Softail axle covers?

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Mar 20, 2018 | 03:38 PM

KozmoSoftail98

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Softail axle covers?

None of my searches brought back anything relevant about this. I need a lesson. Anyway, I'm trying to remove my rear tire on my 1998 Softail Custom and it has those chrome covers over the axle. Is there an allen screw on the bottom that I need to loosen? Is that an allen screw and what size? I'm frustrated that I can't even get the first step done. Thanks

Mar 20, 2018 | 03:39 PM

98hotrodfatboy

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Should be 3 screws. 2 in front and one on the rear of the cover. Believe they are 1/8" Allen.

Mar 20, 2018 | 03:44 PM

KozmoSoftail98

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Mine must be different. There is one hole on the bottom. It is recessed up so I can't see it very well. I can't tell what it is.

Mar 20, 2018 | 03:51 PM

98hotrodfatboy

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Take a picture and enlarged it.. then you'll be able to see it. Might need a flashlight to brighten it up a bit...

Mar 20, 2018 | 04:52 PM

kam2000a

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sounds like the ones i got , a recessed allen screw

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Mar 20, 2018 | 05:12 PM

KozmoSoftail98

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Well, it turns out I was trying to remove the set screws that had vibrated out. I knew they were recessed and were supposed to be there so I kept looking way up in, but they were gone. Kind of funny and sad. After the set screws you have to turn the adjuster bolts forward so they will pull off. Of course, the one on the brake side didn't have enough room so that wasn't fun either. Once the new tire is mounted, I will see how much fun I have putting it back on. Those customs have a lot of chrome crap that gets in the way. Thanks to all.