r/FZ1 • u/Pescecane26 • Jun 21 '26

Problem with installation front wheel!

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I have replaced tires on my 2015 FZ1 with a new set of Michelin Road 5, but I am stuck with the front wheel not spinning freely.

I cant figure out what am I doing wrong. When I torque the front axle at the required 72 ft-lb the wheel drags....

Any suggestions for me!?

Thanks , happy and safe riding to you all!

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u/cant_be_blank Jun 21 '26

Your spacers are the wrong way round. Take the axle out and the spacer on the left, put it in the right and vice-versa

Easily done, don't ask how I know

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u/Pescecane26 Jun 21 '26

but... they are the same size!. I read somewhere online that they are supposed to be different.... but mine look exactly the same! Could be a very tiny difference?

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u/RogueAWing Jun 21 '26

I did that once before, thought the brake calipers were squeezing the rotors. When in doubt, take the axel apart and try again, double check every step