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What the hell does this thing do? HELP!!!

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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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Thanks Jay, Been wondering for months what the heck that hole is for
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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it is to make chromaholics buy the chrome thingy that bolts on to the fender....
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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I am at a loss, mine does not seem to have that.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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I am at a loss, mine does not seem to have that.
You wont see it from the outside. Its inside the primary cover.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Can you get a picture of it? I can't figure out what you're talking about.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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Devils, I replaced my primary cover and did not see it, but mine is '07 SG. By the way, I dig your handle bars! What are they and can you tell me where you got them? Did they require new , longer cables? Thanks.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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DH,

This bolt is called a "Sleeve" and only used on the FXDWG models. It is on the back side of the primary chaincase cover (where you may have found it on the old cover). It is not required on your FXD.

Source: 2007 Dyna Repair Manual, p6-3.

Relax and ride.

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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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DH,

This bolt is called a "Sleeve" and only used on the FXDWG models. It is on the back side of the primary chaincase cover (where you may have found it on the old cover). It is not required on your FXD.

Source: 2007 Dyna Repair Manual, p6-3.

Relax and ride.

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Thanks alot. I don't understand why it would be on an FXD cover though...?... Wide glide uses a different pri-cover.
 
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It was also on my 2007 Soft Tail....
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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it is to make chromaholics buy the chrome thingy that bolts on to the fender....
That chrome thingy? I bought one! Keeps **** off your engine, try it, you'll like it.
 
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