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6th October 2013
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Rider Of The Iron Steed
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: N6C 1N3
Posts: 32,756 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 1978
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Originally Posted by Lockeshill
One more thing. What is the torque on those locknuts? I had a hell of a time getting all but one loose. Even rounded one a little bit. My Indy wrench must have cranked those bastards on there.
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The split locknuts do not have to be very tight; i call it "firm plus a little more". Probably about 10 ft lbs. Have to be careful with a longer wrench as they apply more force.
I think DR DICK has commented on this but i do not recall his explanation or his recommendation.
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Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 488 Sportster/Buell Model: 71' XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 1971 Other Motorcycle Model: 1956 FLH
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I'm with Mick. I used to ApeShit these as well, and was in the habit of rounding them off and replacing them frequently. Now I just snug em and give em another rch or two. They hold just fine, loosen easily next time you adjust, and don't require replacing.
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SoCal, SFV
Posts: 6,349 Sportster/Buell Model: xlh Sportster/Buell Year: 1982 Other Motorcycle Model: FX Other Motorcycle Year: 1976
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When you do run into over-tightened lock nuts, just put a screwdriver in the split and twist a little. They usually unscrew themselves after that. Ya just gotta show 'em who's the boss!
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Reformed Savant
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,461 Sportster/Buell Model: xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1961 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1970 Other Motorcycle Model: XL CE Tribute Other Motorcycle Year: 1977
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I agree, 10-15 ft/lbs, snug plus a little. Rattling noise on an Ironhead are hard to find sometimes. I changed my a/c for a OEM one and rode it hearing a metallic noise. I thought it had to be the ac, but turned out the front pipe bracket nut had come loose! In other words, check every fastener on a regular basis.
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Cornelius, OR
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Turn both the nut and the adjuster at the same time and they loosen up easy.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Southwestern Minnesota
Posts: 1,692 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 Low/TTS/Gronked Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1975
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Originally Posted by Mosey
When you do run into over-tightened lock nuts, just put a screwdriver in the split and twist a little. They usually unscrew themselves after that. Ya just gotta show 'em who's the boss!
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I like that, good idea.
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