88TC rocker shafts
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88TC rocker shafts
In an '06 RK.....rear rocker shaft support plate JUST won't come out.2 left bolt heads are hard against frame and JUST not up out of the hole.I've considered grinding the heads of them or cutting them.Is there any "magic twist" or are these going to have to be ground/cut.Just hate to have metal dust falling.
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It is a tight fit but it will come out. The first time I pulled the rear rocker support plate on an early FL model a few years gone by, I swore it would not come out. My better half heard me cursing the plate, the bike, my two dogs that were watching the struggle and came out into the garage to inquire what was the problem. She took a look, reached in and extracted the support plate in about 2 seconds.
As you have done, remove all the bolts that you can and remove it from the right (brake) side of the bike; it's easier from that side. If you still can't get it out, get another pair of hands and a length of 2x4 or lever of choice and have someone use the lever to push the motor down in the frame. There is enough give, maybe 1/4"-3/8" which is all you will need to extract the support. Once you have done it, it will be easier the next time. Good luck!
As you have done, remove all the bolts that you can and remove it from the right (brake) side of the bike; it's easier from that side. If you still can't get it out, get another pair of hands and a length of 2x4 or lever of choice and have someone use the lever to push the motor down in the frame. There is enough give, maybe 1/4"-3/8" which is all you will need to extract the support. Once you have done it, it will be easier the next time. Good luck!
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New to rubber mounted motors,wow thanks for the tip dgl....NOW for the question/heads up for the day-rockers have .014"-.016" end play,which is below the .025",so I'm assuming they're good to go back together (?).
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The reason I say it won't make any difference is that the rocker arm is pushed to the thrust side on start up and pretty much stays there; doesn't bounce back and forth. I would not waste the time.
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