Front Axle Spacing
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Front Axle Spacing
10 Mar 2009 18:33
Put a new front tire on my scoot and noticed that the axle is flush with the axle bolt on the left side, but there are about 2 threads showing on the right. Is that a problem, and if so, how would I fix it? Thanks.
Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
2006 HD FXD35
1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K
1982 KZ1000-J2
2006 HD FXD35
1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K
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Re: Front Axle Spacing
10 Mar 2009 18:38
as long as wheel spins freely i wouldnt worry
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Re: Front Axle Spacing
10 Mar 2009 19:16
If the appearance bothers you loosen the axle clamp nuts, loosen the left axle nut and tighten the right so it's flush, then tighten the left (on KZ650 this is 51-65 ft lbs)then tighten the front axle clamp nuts (KZ650 is 11.5 - 16 ft lbs) followed by the rear axle clamp nuts (same torque as front). There should be a gap at the rear of the axle clamp between the clamp and fork. Make sure the speedo gear housing is correctly oriented.
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Re: Front Axle Spacing
11 Mar 2009 05:20
Thanks guys. But because of the spacer on the right side, I don't think the right side axle bolt can be tightened down any further. I guess if I have everything assembled correctly, I will have a bit of a gap on both ends, but perhaps more evenly spaced. Took it for a spin and worked OK, just wish that I owuld have looked at it before ripping it apart to see what "normal" is.
Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
2006 HD FXD35
1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K
1982 KZ1000-J2
2006 HD FXD35
1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K
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