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Originally Posted by Dana in Philly
The swing arm front end pivot bearing stud torques are so freakin' low, yet the locknut torque is so wildly high:
What's up with that? Maximum freedom of movement? No pinchies? Anybody have an engineering explanation? |
The 7 nm preloads the bearings. The big locknut number holds everything still after the bearings are preloaded.
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Jim Moore
Jax, FL
'01 R1100S
'07 CBR600RR
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