Need Torque for Rear Axle

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09-14-2007, 11:42 PM

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Need Torque for Rear Axle

Could someone please share with me the torque spec for an 06FLHTC rear axle nut? I have an 03 manualwhich statesa torque specof 95-105 ft-lbs. Has it changed for 06 Models? I know I should get the right manual!!!!!!! Thank you very much.

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09-14-2007, 11:58 PM

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RE: Need Torque for Rear Axle

Same axel, same nut. 95-105 ft-lbs will do it.

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09-15-2007, 12:32 AM

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RE: Need Torque for Rear Axle

Excellent!!!! Thanks for the quick reply.
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09-15-2007, 09:18 AM

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RE: Need Torque for Rear Axle

Just make it very tight !

Sheesh!

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09-15-2007, 10:34 AM

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RE: Need Torque for Rear Axle

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Just make it very tight !

Sheesh!

Yeah, that's just what you need to do with the nut & bolt that holds the wheel on...

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09-15-2007, 11:34 AM

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RE: Need Torque for Rear Axle

That's kind of what I was think'n. My bike only has two wheels and if one of them should fall off at 70 mph, I'll bet the handling goes to $h*t. Maybe I'm wrong?

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