1982 FXR Rear wheel (Timken style) inner hub-spacer length question

[1982fxr]

I have a 1982 FXR (put about 500 miles on it since buying) with the stock type rear wheel that takes Timken tapered bearings.  I think my inner hub spacer is too short.  I have the wheel on the bench.  I bench assemble the axl, bearings (un-greased), inner hub spacer, etc.  I add 3 other spacers to compensate for the swing-arm thickness and also the rear brake caliper mount so I can build the assembly 'out' enough to limit the amount of thread so I can torque the axl nut down.  The 3 spacers I used for compensating thickness of swing-arm and caliper mount are not exact, overall they are a little longer.  That doesn't matter though, right?

Is this right so far?

Now, as soon as I tighten the axl nut down to any torque at all, I lose all end play.  As in, only 10 pounds of torque = .000 end play.  I only have a harbor freight caliper, but I am getting a hub spacer length of 4.400.  HD book lists 3 lengths...
4.420
4.434
4.448

So, it would seem I have too short a hub spacer, correct?  And I should order the longest one and cut it down from there if need be???  1st time doing this, I appreciate anyone who can tell me if I'm doing it right, thanks

[Julio]

Yeah, you're too short.
You can either order the larger spacer, or get the shims. They're available from your dealer.
I think end play spec is .004"-.016". I shoot for .010" and have never had a problem.

[1982fxr]

thanks.  I don't know much about harley wheels--I thought the shimming was for a different type of wheel/sealed bearing set-up and with the stock '82 FXR style you had to get your results by having the proper length hub spacer...

So I misunderstood?  Cuz that would make my life a lot easier if I can just shim it and not have to dick around with ordering a hub spacer and then cutting it to length (if needed)....

[FSG]

must be talking about these ones,

43290-82  SPACER    .032"
43291-82  SPACER    .016"
43292-82  SPACER    .008"
43293-82  SPACER    .004"
43294-82  SPACER    .002"

[Julio]

must be talking about these ones,

43290-82  SPACER    .032"
43291-82  SPACER    .016"
43292-82  SPACER    .008"
43293-82  SPACER    .004"
43294-82  SPACER    .002"

Yeah, that's them. No problems using them.
You can get them from the HD dealer or E-Bay if you search the part number.

[easyricer]

Any indy worth his salt, will have them in stock and be able to set the bearings for you in a matter of minutes.
EASY