rocker covers
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rocker covers
Hey guys, after some advice on changing my rocker covers on my 07 Streetbob to chrome. I have a manual but there isn't a section on just changing them as such, just a lead in to doing a topend service. Is it as easy as undoing the bolts and removing the upper and lower covers and replacing them or do you have to undo the breather bolt and rocker arm plate bolts ect.
Also I can get a set of covers from bkrider on ebay for $179 for the 4 of them which seems cheap as Chicargo Harley sells them for about $80 each. All help appreciated.
Gibo
Also I can get a set of covers from bkrider on ebay for $179 for the 4 of them which seems cheap as Chicargo Harley sells them for about $80 each. All help appreciated.
Gibo
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The top covers are as simple as removing the bolts and the covers but the bottom ones are more involved.
You have to get each one at TDC before removing the bottom cover. You also have to becareful when reinstalling that the push rods spin freely.
I followed my manual when i did mine and it walks you through it pretty good.
You have to get each one at TDC before removing the bottom cover. You also have to becareful when reinstalling that the push rods spin freely.
I followed my manual when i did mine and it walks you through it pretty good.
Tourer
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From: Steel City
Just follow the procedure for the top end service, and stop when you get the bottom cover off. I can't remember exactly without looking at the book, but I think you do have to remove the rocker arm plate to get to the bottom cover screws.
As far as eBay goes, sometimes you just find things cheaper there. But always read the item description very carefully!
As far as eBay goes, sometimes you just find things cheaper there. But always read the item description very carefully!
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good stuff ya'll...
have you guys seen the new rocker box wrenchs HD is selling now (upper wrench and lower wrench)? would it be a good idea to pick those up for a rocker box swap, or can it be done with standard wrenchs and other tools???
have you guys seen the new rocker box wrenchs HD is selling now (upper wrench and lower wrench)? would it be a good idea to pick those up for a rocker box swap, or can it be done with standard wrenchs and other tools???
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From: Lockport Township, IL
It is tight quarters under the backbone of the frome and standard wrenches are tough to get in there. You may also consider a good set of dogbones for the torque wrench because the torque wrench does not fit in ther either without them.
Last edited by rh8234; May 20, 2009 at 11:18 AM.
your going to need a dog bone adapter to get the boxes torqued down right, get a new gasket and breather screens
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