Excellent video ,..thinking of trying this myself. I have a howley,noisey sound that vibrates as I lean into turns both ways and think its a tire or bearing. 2016 Iron with 7500 kms. probably tire , I hope!!
Hey I just put new bearings in my front end I also used hi temp grease on it as well as back when re fitting spacers and axles will that be ok to use on the stock Harley bearings ?
It all depends on the year of your sportster. This 2015 Iron Sportster uses Harley part# HD-7813A Verify it will work with yours before buying. The nut size for this bike is Hex Nut 5/8"-18 x 9/16" x 15/16" Grade 2 UNF per the Harley website.
@@DoubleDMoto Thanks so much! Put new Michelin Commander II on with balance beads so safe and smooth! Adusting belt,..do you torque to 65 lbs ,then adjust and when set, tighten to 95-105?
@@buggoe I like the Michelin Commanders. I have the III on mine. When I adjust the belt I snug it down not to tight, check belt tension than loosen and adjust if needed. Then torque down once finished.
I definitely used a ton, ended up wiping a lot of it off before installing the axle as it was all over my hands. Good thing is it doesn’t hurt it just makes a mess.
@@fyreblade1262 that is awesome, I left being an auto mechanic a long time ago as the money was never consistent. I wish I would have gone to school for motorcycles but went into a completely different direction. Probably why I still enjoy working on motorcycles. Thanks for watching!
Sweet vid. Straight forwarded and not a lot of extra talking. Well done!
@@javierespinosa1587 thank you, that is what I’m trying to do. Thanks for watching!!
Fantastic video, clear and concise. You've given me the confidence to tackle this myself!
Thank you!! Glad to help!!
Very good video. Detailed, informative and step-by-step. Anyone new to Sportsters will benefit from watching this. Thanks.
Thanks Tripp! Much appreciated!
Hi Tripp! I c u on a lot of these vids!
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Great video, best "how-to" I've seen on this topic...thank you for all your Sportster videos and help!
Much appreciated!! Glad they have helped. Thank you for the support!
Great video! Finally going to get my Sportster back on the road after 5 years and this video helped a ton. Thanks!!
Thanks sportstertaco!! I’m glad I could help. I hope my other videos and future videos can help out as well.
Great job! Gotta take my Sportster wheel off next week and change the tire. Thx.
Anytime! Glad to help!
That was really detailed.
Trying to make it easy for everyone to understand. Just out here helping others!
Thanks for the video!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Exactly the video I was looking for! Thanks!
You’re welcome! Glad to help out!
Excellent video ,..thinking of trying this myself. I have a howley,noisey sound that vibrates as I lean into turns both ways and think its a tire or bearing. 2016 Iron with 7500 kms. probably tire , I hope!!
I had the same issue and it was my stock Harley tire. Definitely was annoying. Hope that is all it is for you.
Thank you. You rock.
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
You helped Me a lot. Thanks
Glad to help! That is why I put these videos out.
Hey I just put new bearings in my front end I also used hi temp grease on it as well as back when re fitting spacers and axles will that be ok to use on the stock Harley bearings ?
You should be ok, always good to have some type of lubricant.
Thks man. Appreciate it
Anytime, thanks for watching!
Great video. Well done 👍
Thank you!! Thanks for watching!
Great Instructions! Should you put the anti sieze on the wheel bearings too?
I put grease on the inside edge where the axle touches them. My bearings are sealed so I don’t need to. Hope this helps!
@@DoubleDMoto Thanks so much for the info!
@@jeffsaba7602 anytime!
How wide are those front tires seems wider than normal
I installed the stock size for this Sportster which is 100/90B19.
I have a tire pressure issue gonna tackle it Saturday. Good vid thanks. HI TRIPP I SUB TO U TOO!
Thanks John Liotta!! Well good luck this weekend with your tire pressure. Slow leaks can be a pain to find. I always start at the stem.
Nice video. Thx
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
spacers were removed and then installed in the opposite direction from which they were removed, does this make a difference?
As long as you put them on the correct side the direction doesn’t matter. Thanks for watching!
How big is the axel nut? Mine seems to be missing, thanks!
It all depends on the year of your sportster. This 2015 Iron Sportster uses Harley part# HD-7813A Verify it will work with yours before buying. The nut size for this bike is Hex Nut 5/8"-18 x 9/16" x 15/16" Grade 2 UNF per the Harley website.
Thank you, was having trouble where to even find the information
@@Terraindawg no problem, always here to help!
What's the rear axle nut torque? Replaced rear tire and adust belt to 3/8 " and not sure I want to over tighten. Saw somewhere 95 foot pounds. Cheers
The manual states it is between 95-105. This is the spec for a 2015 Sportster so it could be a little different between years.
@@DoubleDMoto Thanks so much! Put new Michelin Commander II on with balance beads so safe and smooth! Adusting belt,..do you torque to 65 lbs ,then adjust and when set, tighten to 95-105?
@@buggoe I like the Michelin Commanders. I have the III on mine. When I adjust the belt I snug it down not to tight, check belt tension than loosen and adjust if needed. Then torque down once finished.
Can you put this wheel on a 48?
I’m not 100% sure if you could. It’s probably possible you would have to get the correct spacers and make sure that everything lined up.
Good video but you mounted your tire backwards
Thanks for the comment, but you are incorrect about tire being mounted backwards.
Awesome video!
Thanks! Ride safe!
That is a lot of fucking anti seize, You need need a very light film
I definitely used a ton, ended up wiping a lot of it off before installing the axle as it was all over my hands. Good thing is it doesn’t hurt it just makes a mess.
I’m a motorcycle mechanic by trade. You are right it doesn’t hurt. Did a great job though. Clean as
@@fyreblade1262 that is awesome, I left being an auto mechanic a long time ago as the money was never consistent. I wish I would have gone to school for motorcycles but went into a completely different direction. Probably why I still enjoy working on motorcycles. Thanks for watching!