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Axle

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:01 am
by hogv8
What is the torque for the front axle on the inverted front forks . Too lazy to look it up and don't remember .

Thanks Jack
HOGV8

Re: Axle

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:18 am
by hogv8
I think it's 50 ' lbs but can't seem to find it .

Re: Axle

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:24 pm
by Puff
50

Re: Axle

Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:31 am
by hogv8
Thanks Puff

Re: Axle

Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:28 am
by Orlando606VetteTrike
What size axle? 3/4 or 1 ".

Re: Axle

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:08 am
by hogv8
3/4" Gerry, I've removed and replaced my axle several times and thought it was 50 lbs but just thought I'd check to be sure .

Re: Axle

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2020 7:42 am
by Orlando606VetteTrike
Just an FYI, you and Puff were correct at 50 lbs for the 3/4" axle. The 1" axle is 55 lbs per the factory.

Re: Axle

Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:14 am
by knockdolian
Just keep going until you strip a thread then back it off 1/4 turn. Been good for me for 50 years :rofl:

Re: Axle

Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 10:37 am
by hogv8
knockdolian wrote:Just keep going until you strip a thread then back it off 1/4 turn. Been good for me for 50 years :rofl:
Been wrenching all my life and I just don't work that way especially where there's an axle and bearings involved .

Re: Axle

Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:12 am
by knockdolian
Yes, it was a bit of light humour.

Re: Axle

Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:41 pm
by The Mindless Philosopher
I see this was a few weeks ago, but for the sake of others who might need this, don't forget to set the pinch bolt, afterward.