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Thread: Rear axle is out further on brake side than before tire change.

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    Why would my rear axle be out further on brake side after I changed my tire. My torque wrench was broken when is was tightening and not clicking. I identfied the problem and loosened axle.

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    What model bike, has the swingarm or wheel been changed from OEM?

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    Xbscg12 long 2006

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    what do you mean farther out? and did you re-torque the axle or did you just loosen it?

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    I loosened it and waiting to get a new torque wrench. The axle is sticking out about 1/2 inch on the brake or left side. I don't remember it doing that.

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    I pulled the axle and don't see any damage to it.

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    are the bearings good in the wheel? take some pictures

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    Yeah why would you NOT put pictures? You knew we would ask

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    Did you forget the spacer?

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    Ill take pics as soon as I get home.



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