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Offline gwallis

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1972 CB500 Front Axle
« on: September 21, 2020, 04:49:55 AM »
Question:

How tight do you tighten the front axle?  If I tighten it too much it affects the speedometer assembly.

Also... does the speedo assembly need to be greased?

'Thanks... in advance'
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Offline bryanj

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Re: 1972 CB500 Front Axle
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2020, 05:18:04 AM »
Very tight and yes to grease.
If tightening it is affecting the speedo drive something is assembled wrong
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Offline robvangulik

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Re: 1972 CB500 Front Axle
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2020, 05:59:24 AM »
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Offline jonda500

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Re: 1972 CB500 Front Axle
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2020, 06:56:30 PM »
pull it back off and align the two tangs properly. I use a small screwdriver to top up the grease beneath the seal
John
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