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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 05:32 AM
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OK, I need to adjust the neck bearings on my 2004 wide glide. The service manual gives good instructions on the procedure with one exception. How do you remove the chrome cap that cover the Steering nut?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 05:59 AM
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It just unscrews. It is decorative. You might need something to grip it though. Maybe tape the jaws of some channel lock so you don't scratch it.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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There are two small allen head screws on the side of the cover, loosen and off it comes.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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I guess it depends which kind you have. Mine unscrews. No Allen screws holding it.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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There ya go, learn something new every day, on my 2007 FXDB that was how mine was held on.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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I use the grip thing that you use to open a pickle jar..lol
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Mine is screwed on also. Adjusted the fall away, and it made a world of difference in the feel of the front end. I went a little toward the tight end of the adjustment.
 
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I use the grip thing that you use to open a pickle jar..lol
haha that's a great tip !
 
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I used a leather belt wrapped once around it. Kinda like an oil filter strap wrench works.
 
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I used a leather belt wrapped once around it. Kinda like an oil filter strap wrench works.
Hey man, we're not far. Harpers Ferry here. Your bike is fn awesome BTW.
 
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