How does the George's Garage tool compare to the one that comes in the Harley Ultra's tool bag? The Harley wrench doesn't look too strong? Harley wrench looks like it would flex when used to torque the axle nut? Thanks for any information - Ted.

 

I use the Ultra tool bag wrench to hold rotation and a 36mm socket to torque it down. Not a problem.

 

+1. It's not hard to drop the one rear muffler that I have. If you want to go that route, consider the Kaster ratcheting one also.

 

I just went with a 36 mm socket myself. I drop the Rhinehart exhaust off and have at it. I used to try to work around it but found myself spending more time trying not to remove things when it was just as easy to drop the exhaust pipe out of the way.

 

I do the same as the other guys...a socket & torque wrench along with the supplied wrench to hold it.

I never paid attention to the torque spec until I recently installed Ride Wright spokes.
I was shocked to see the torque range was only 15-20 ft. lbs.

 

I've got a tip for anyone who wants to use it. I recently replaced my rear tire. after putting everything back together, I tightened the axle enough I could adjust the belt tension. I rotated the cam with the wrench that came in the Tool kit. Then I took two small C-clamps and caught the bottom edge of the cam on both sides and hooked on the swing arm. snugged them just enough it wouldn't fall and still not push the belt any tighter. I then took my torque wrench and finished the job. I don't know if anybody's noticed this, but even though the right side cam is flat on one side to match the flat on the axle, it will still rotate slightly.

 

I too am changing the rear tire. It just makes it easy to use the socket. Good idea about the c-clamps. I will try that out. Changing tires in the morning.

 

I use a 1 7/16 socket. a lot easier and cheaper to take off the muffler than buy a $35 wrench.

 

15-20 ft lbs is initial torque before you adjust the belt tension. Final torque is 95-105 ft lbs. At least on pre 09 bikes.

 

Thanks for all the replies and info. Getting ready to change the rear tire out on my '07 Ultra and debating whether to pull the mufflers or remove the lower shock bolts to lower the swing arm to get the axle out. Looks like six of one, half a dozen of the other.