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Old 06-24-2018, 12:33 AM
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Pulled er apart, loosened the 4 head bolts and retorqued as specified in the shop manual. So far so good. 🤞🏻
 
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Old 06-24-2018, 09:58 AM
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Were they all loose or just the one?
 
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Old 06-24-2018, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Mattbastard
Were they all loose or just the one?
just the two exposed ones on rear jug. Decided while i was in there to do em all for reassurance. Seeing this bike is my touring.
 
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Old 06-24-2018, 11:22 AM
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New head gaskts?
New studs and bolts?
 
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Old 06-24-2018, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Kingglide549
New head gaskts?
New studs and bolts?
F no. I’m a gamblin man lol
 
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