Stubborn stem nut cap!!!!!@#$%$
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Stubborn stem nut cap!!!!!@#$%$
I know this sounds ridiculous and I cant believe I am writing this, but.....
I CANT GET MY DAMN CAP OFF!!!
Anyone ever have this problem? I bet someone locktited the hell out of it.
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From: Maple Shade, SJ
I use an appropriately sized hose-clamp on those suckers, along with some cut up inner tube to prevent cosmetic damage.
It might help to pry up the rim a hair, of course while making sure to protect the finish of the tree. Prying doesn't happen often, tho.
It might help to pry up the rim a hair, of course while making sure to protect the finish of the tree. Prying doesn't happen often, tho.
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The cap on my '03 Wide Glide was like yours, Tide. I finally got it off using big channellocks with padded jaws...but the stud inside the cap snapped off flush with the top of the fork stem. Try putting some heat on the center of the cap (where the stud is welded to the cap).
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Had the same problem. Bought the smallest strap wrench I could find and it worked perfect. Not a mark and the stud, luckily, didn't snap off. Used neversieze when puting back on.