jeff2053 Posted September 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 16, 2009 Well I installed my leveling links last night was pretty easy but I have 1 question, I used the new bolts supplies by Diamond R when I had the new bolts tight to 36 ft/lbs with torque wrench there was a small amount of slop, you could push the bolt back and forth maybe 1/16" I did not notice this when I took the other ones off but that doesn't mean it wasn't there is this the way its suppose to be? I have rode the bike to try out the new links WOW what a difference it definetly makes a difference in the handling if you don't have them on your bike yet I would reccomend them. Diamond r - what great service I ordered a backrest, L.E.D. brakelight for under my trunk and the leveling links on Fri and had them on Mon. I talked with Patty on the phone and she was very freindly and helpfull. Then yesterday I received an e-mail telling me that she crediting back 20 bucks because shipping wasn't as much as anticipated how many places do that now days Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted September 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 16, 2009 Well I installed my leveling links last night was pretty easy but I have 1 question, I used the new bolts supplies by Diamond R when I had the new bolts tight to 36 ft/lbs with torque wrench there was a small amount of slop, you could push the bolt back and forth maybe 1/16" I did not notice this when I took the other ones off but that doesn't mean it wasn't there is this the way its suppose to be? I have rode the bike to try out the new links WOW what a difference it definetly makes a difference in the handling if you don't have them on your bike yet I would reccomend them. Jeff Hi Jeff, yes there are like night and day on the bike's handling.. I've installed about 4 sets of the leveling links on other people's bikes and can't honestly recall any 'slop' in the bolt after torquing the nuts. Did you remember to put in the washers? I am not sure if your condition will affect the rideability or safety of the bike.. best wait to hear from the experts on that one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2053 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted September 16, 2009 Yes the washers are in on both the nut and bolt head ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadicarnot Posted February 21, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 21, 2011 The slop you are feeling may be the needle bearing sleeve inside the attach point. The leveling links themselves end up pressing against a sleeve that is inside needle bearings. This is so the links themselves can pivot when the suspension moves up and down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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