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circuitbreaker8747

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I am replacing the stock TW with a lightweight one from Flyboy Accessories. My question is how tight should I tighten the TW. Enough to spin one or two revolutions before stopping? Thanks
 
I am replacing the stock TW with a lightweight one from Flyboy Accessories. My question is how tight should I tighten the TW. Enough to spin one or two revolutions before stopping? Thanks

I like mine with NO friction other than what is already in the bearings. I will tighten till I start to get some friction then back off till the additional friction is gone.
 
When installing the tailwheel tire, snug enough to remove side to side play is enough. There is no need to overtighten, you'll just ruin the bearings.

Blake has an instruction sheet on the website. Read it too. It talks about installation, maintenance, and replacement of non-standard parts and goofs.
 
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