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Thanks, but I found the actual specs. It's 26 to 37.5 ft-lbs.
Thanks, but I found the actual specs. It's 26 to 37.5 ft-lbs.
AnonymousMar 15, 2014
need a step by step installation for 1973 sportster motor need to know bolt and spacer placement. purchased front and rear motor mount bolts and spacer kit but dont know the placement. need a good picture my manual dont show muchneed a step by step installation for 1973 sportster motor need to know bolt and spacer placement. purchased front and rear motor mount bolts and spacer kit but dont know the placement. need a good picture my manual dont show much
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Front axle = 80 ft/lb
Front axle clamp bolt = 15 ft/lb
Front axle caliper mounting bolts = 25 ft/lb
Front Wheel Removal:
1. While the bike is still on the rear stand (but before putting it on
the front stand), loosen the front axle clamp bolt with a 6mm hex bit.
You do not need to remove it fully, just be sure it's loose.
2. Using the 14mm hex bit, loosen the front axle bolt. A breaker bar
makes this step easier. Once it is loose you can go ahead and place the
motorcycle on the front stand.
3. Using the 12mm socket, remove the front brake caliper mounting
bolts. Once you have the brake off of the rotor, replace the bolts back
in the caliper to prevent losing them. Hang the brake using cable ties
or twine. BE SURE NOT TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL! This will compress the
brake pads and make it difficult to re-install. Repeat the process for
the other side.
4. Once the brakes are tied off out of the way, finish removing the
front axle bolt. It's helpful to use some wood to support the wheel
while removing the axle bolt. Be sure to note the spacers on the wheel
between the forks and the wheel. Remove them so they don't get lost.
These will need to be greased before reinstalling.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to replace the
calipers and torque them to 25 ft/lb. Once the front axle bolt has been
torqued to 80 ft/lb, be sure to drop the front to the ground and bounce
the front forks 4-5 times. This will seat the forks on the axle. Then
you can tighten the front axle clamp bolt to 15 ft/lb.
Front axle nut = 50-50 ft. lbs.
Front axle pinch bolt and nut = 21-27 ft. lbs.
Front brake caliper mounting bolts = 25-30 ft. lbs.
Handlebar clamp bolts = 12-15 ft. lbs.
Front Fork
Upper bracket pinch bolts = 30-35 ft. lbs.
Lower bracket pinch bolts = 30-35 ft. lbs.
Fork stem pinch bolt = 30-35 ft. lbs.
Front fender fasteners = 9-13 ft. lbs.
Thanks, but I found the actual specs. It's 26 to 37.5 ft-lbs.
need a step by step installation for 1973 sportster motor need to know bolt and spacer placement. purchased front and rear motor mount bolts and spacer kit but dont know the placement. need a good picture my manual dont show much
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