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Whatever it takes, you need to be able to access the schrader valve to air the forks. Without air pressure in there you will not like the ride or handling, trust me. If you can get to it, the easy (vacuum) method is the only way to go.
If you don't want to do that, best change the springs to an aftermarket version that eliminates the air ride altogether.
rhedengr, thanks for the info. Didn't notice the missing barackets. Looks to be the horizontal brackets probably help reduce flex of the inner and outer fairing.
I can see how the dealership would charge for four hours of labor but the price is a major "ouch" to the pocketbook.
Whatever it takes, you need to be able to access the schrader valve to air the forks. Without air pressure in there you will not like the ride or handling, trust me. If you can get to it, the easy (vacuum) method is the only way to go.
If you don't want to do that, best change the springs to an aftermarket version that eliminates the air ride altogether.
Figured as much, thanks. Hopefully something is behind the grip.
Yes, they help the flex. I had all four of them broken when I tracked down a "thunk" noise years ago and they became something I checked whenever I have the fairing off.
They also have attachment points for a lot of those relays and electrical connectors so there is less guesswork when something goes south.
Ignore what I am pointing at (it's an old picture) but this shows how some of the connectors line up.
Since my bike was an FLHT standard, when the radio died I removed it completely and put the stock glove box back in. I did it rather half-baked so I still have all of the radio wiring taking up space.
At this point I am totally undecided about keeping/not keeping the radio. Never had one and I do like to listen to the sound of the motor and my surroundings rather than having tunes. That said it was added at some point (would have only had the glove box since it too is the FLHT model). If I can get it working I will probably keep it. Bought a good relay and tried it with each existing one. No luck.
I did locate the owners manual for the radio tho. Shows a 10 amp fuse as part of the workings. I'll check that. Also from reading the shop manual there is a 1 amp fuse that I pulled and definitely is toast. The other two 10 amp fuses are good.
There is this attachment that I am trying to identify. Think it might be some type of antenna?
Consists of two wires and a cable
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Horizontal support brackets were included when the last owner sold me the bike (thank you Jim). Just did not know what they were. Once I pulled the oversize speakers, I figured out how they mount. Have some 4-1/4 speakers coming. And once they are in position I can get the connectors properly attached as well
And....I replaced the 1 amp fuse and now have power. Downoladed the owner's manual for the radio. Hopefully I can figure it out.
Last edited by panz4ever; May 9, 2022 at 07:46 PM.
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