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Sorry guys, but I don't have a book and would like to know how much play is allowed.
It is an 05 Electra glide with an 88 and 5 spd. No upgrades that I know of. Bought it second hand, don't have a book, my first Harley, and have turned a couple of wrenches. Would appreciate some assistance please.
IIRC, 5/8"-7/8"; I keep mine to the tighter end of the range. I could go look in the SM butiIf I got it wrong, someone else will check the SM and correct me, so you will get the info one way or another.
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