front and rear spindle question
#11
Did I get that the right way around?!
Last edited by grbrown; 05-17-2012 at 01:42 PM.
#12
I do understand that there is often different nomenclature between the Brits and the yanks but my reference was to the physical difference between a spindle and an axle. I have just checked the official factory manual for my model Harley and it clearly calls the part that goes between the forks passing through the wheel and it's bearings an axle. Same as you called it. A spindle ,at least as I understand it, is a tapered piece attached to the front of a car between two control arms to allow steering. Am I nuts?
#13
No! I got them the wrong way round above, as we do tend to call the front wheel axle a spindle. The swinging arm (swingarm!) has one as well. We have mudguards not fenders, and panniers not saddle bags, but we will be here all day if we go through the parts book.
#14
I do understand that there is often different nomenclature between the Brits and the yanks but my reference was to the physical difference between a spindle and an axle. I have just checked the official factory manual for my model Harley and it clearly calls the part that goes between the forks passing through the wheel and it's bearings an axle. Same as you called it. A spindle ,at least as I understand it, is a tapered piece attached to the front of a car between two control arms to allow steering. Am I nuts?
#15
My original comment was directed to Harleypingman's derogatory statement about Matt's nomenclature terms. Not grammar. His statement was uncalled for.
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