Use loctite on the threads of all parts. For the front, holding the axle with a tool in the hole, tighten the axle nut to 50 lbs.
If your bike has dual front disk brakes, you need to insert a 7/16 drill bit into the hole in the axle. This step is necessary to give the proper spacing to the brake discs. Loosen the pinch bolt at the bottom of the fork. Move the fork so the drill bit rests snugly against the side of the fork. Now tighten the pinch bolt making certain the drill bit still contacts the side of the fork.The pinch bolt should get not more than 30lbs.
for the rear, the axle gets 60 lbs. If you loosened the shocks to make room for the wheel tighten those bolts to 35lbs.
I sure hope you kept all the spacers and washers in their correct positions.
Here's hoping that gets you back on the road.
Ride safe, ride longer.
SOURCE: correct torque for rear axle nut on 1997 harley davidson fat boy
Harley manual says 60-65 ft lbs... do NOT exceed this or wheel could seize
SOURCE: Torque spec for front axle bolt, front axle pinch
take 25.00 and buy you a repair manual..its worth it.
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