Rear axle nut...left or right side?

[Davemn]

The parts fiche at Honda Direct Line shows the nut on the right side. I just took mine off and it was on the left side.
Doesnt it matter?

[Joe Hummer]

Hey Dave,

It definitely matter.  With the nut on the right side (as looking from the rear of the bike) the swing arm will not pass by the muffler.  Insert the axle from the right side and put the nut on the left side. 

Joe

[Gryphon Rider]

It matters.  The parts drawing is wrong.  Axle inserts from the right, with the nut on the left.

[Bob E.]

Hey Dave,

It definitely matter.  With the nut on the right side (as looking from the rear of the bike) the swing arm will not pass by the muffler.  Insert the axle from the right side and put the nut on the left side. 

Joe

Well...maybe not at first...