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Old May 22, 2023 | 11:17 PM
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Default 05 wide glide front spacers

Had the bike apart to do some front end maintenance. I didn’t make note of how the spacers sat against the wheel bearing before hand, but when I put everything back together this was the result. Question is, are the spacers supposed to be flush with the openings on the bearings? They are not making contact with the plastic. Just want to be sure before I take her off the stand

 
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Old May 23, 2023 | 06:42 AM
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I would take that apart and re-think it.
 
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Ugh, that bike is not ready to come off the stand...

What exactly was the "Front End Maintenance".

The wheel must be removed.

Back up with the camera and give us a pic so we can see the ends of the axle.
 

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Old May 23, 2023 | 05:43 PM
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Somethings goofy, need to find out what.
 
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Old May 23, 2023 | 07:17 PM
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Looks like your Original 05 fxdwg 3/4" axle is passing through larger 25mm or 1" ID bearings ... No Bueno

Did you forget to install your Reducer Bushings? If you never had any, then time for either Reducer Bushings OR Correct sized bearings


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Old May 26, 2023 | 01:42 PM
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@bmj26 Any update?
 
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OP must be off looking for some rust remover...
 

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