Is This Gap Normal?

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Jul 28, 2011 | 09:40 PM

CSS_FXD

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Is This Gap Normal?

Guys is this gap in the neck where my finger is normal? Its top and bottom. Driving seems fine and its been there sense I got the bike in April.

Jul 28, 2011 | 10:24 PM

Spanners39

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Yes, its where you access the neck bearing adjusters.

Jul 28, 2011 | 10:30 PM

Phrogman

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Yes, as mentioned that's how you adjust your neck bearing tension. If you have a manual, read through the procedures for checking the fall away. Or you could just search on this site for the same topic.

Jul 28, 2011 | 10:38 PM

CSS_FXD

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THANKS guys! I thought "oh great no ride tomorrow for me" looks bad lol. thanks again for the info you all rock!!!

Jul 28, 2011 | 10:56 PM

black dyna

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From: merritt ialand fl

looks like you have some rust there but not bad yet.try to stop the rust.if you sit on the bike and swing the handle bars slow from one side to the other do you feel a dead spot if no thats good.
if you are rideing and hit a pot hole or bump do you get a click sound?no good.any way my dyna dont look like that.i think you need a neck sevice.

Last edited by black dyna; Jul 28, 2011 at 11:02 PM.