I swear I have the worst luck with axles. I attempted to take out my front axle, to get the wheel off for my polished slider project. What do ya know, it was the same as when I tried to get the back one out last fall. I can't imagine what it would look like another year from now.


Why does HD do this chit?There wasn't a drop of grease, let alone anti-sieze. Tim

 

My rear one looked like that when I changed rear tires awhile back. Not one drop of grease on mine. I didnt remove mine for polishing my slider but now you have me thinking I might ought to check the front axle as well.


John

 

John, it might be a good idea. Seems as though the longer they'll in there, the harder they are to get out. I had to hit mine out with a punch and I managed to booger it up. Hopefully, I can still use it. Use anti-sieze on it if you pull it out. Tim

 

My rear was the same at 6500 miles when I had the rear tire replaced. Guy had a h3ll of a time getting the rear axle out. That's as close to a sin as you can get on an almost new motorcycle.
He buffed the axle up real nice and greased it goin back in.
Harley must like saving money on lubricants.

DougJ