dannymax
Well-Known Member
I have a '99 with 13K miles. When on the centerstand the rear tire had a lot of resistance to turning by hand. A good spin and it would stop after about 1/2 rotation. I mounted new Shinkos and took a 15 mile ride and now the rear tire will turn about 2 full rotations with a good spin. The rear axle is torqued to 75 lbs. too.
Other than spreading a little Valvoline black grease on the spline I did nothing else to the rear end. Why does it turn so much free-er than it did before the new tire? And is 2 rotations acceptable or too free?:ummm:
Other than spreading a little Valvoline black grease on the spline I did nothing else to the rear end. Why does it turn so much free-er than it did before the new tire? And is 2 rotations acceptable or too free?:ummm: