XB9S Front Wheel Bearings, Small Gap on Left-Side??

[Danthehitman]

Hey everyone, hope you had a great riding weekend despite all the riots & looting.

I spent some time installing front wheel bearings. I'm noticing a gap on the Left-side. I haven't torqued anything yet because this doesn't look right to me. I notice the Left-side axle "floats" until the two pinch-bolts are tightened so I could alter this gap, in theory.

Is this normal?

Thank you!

 

[outthere]

I would say definitely not

 

[Barrett]

SIR: it IS CORRECT.
the axle is "stepped". that is what sets the correct wheel-to-fork alignment.

 

[Outlaw]

Looks like both of mine

 

[outthere]

R's are different? Learn something everyday.

 

[njloco]

Both of my Buells are like your pictures, one is an 08 Ully the other is a 07 SS, the SS is still totally stock meaning I know nothing has been changed, not even the tires !

 

[Danthehitman]

Thank you everyone for your responses. Yes, indeed, upon closer examination I see the axle is stepped, has a "shoulder" which aligns it properly left-to-right. Very much appreciated, everyone.

Dan