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Thread: XB9S Front Wheel Bearings, Small Gap on Left-Side??

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    XB9S Front Wheel Bearings, Small Gap on Left-Side??

    Hey everyone, hope you had a great riding weekend despite all the riots & looting.

    I spent some time installing front wheel bearings. I'm noticing a gap on the Left-side. I haven't torqued anything yet because this doesn't look right to me. I notice the Left-side axle "floats" until the two pinch-bolts are tightened so I could alter this gap, in theory.

    Is this normal?

    Thank you!

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    I would say definitely not

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    SIR: it IS CORRECT.
    the axle is "stepped". that is what sets the correct wheel-to-fork alignment.

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    Looks like both of mine

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    R's are different? Learn something everyday.

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    Both of my Buells are like your pictures, one is an 08 Ully the other is a 07 SS, the SS is still totally stock meaning I know nothing has been changed, not even the tires !

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    Thank you everyone for your responses. Yes, indeed, upon closer examination I see the axle is stepped, has a "shoulder" which aligns it properly left-to-right. Very much appreciated, everyone.

    Dan



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