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‘97 FLHR steering adjustment

Old Mar 25, 2022 | 12:32 PM
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Also, If you're gonna buy tools I like Fast Eddy, George's Garage, and MBS Manufacturing. If you do buy the tools the cost of Harley dealership doing one bike will allow you to do both your bikes and some of your friends. And if you don't want them you can sell them on here and get some of your money back.

I second the replacing of the wheel bearings as well and the end play check.

Ride safe and let us know what you wind up doing
 
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Old May 12, 2022 | 09:10 AM
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Update:
I fit new tires front and rear, checked the bearings and runout… everything was good.

The new tires drastically improved the handling, that front tire had 18k on it.

Swapping from the fairing to the windshield showed a small, but noticeable improvement too. The fairing provides relief from the wind buffeting to my face… so I give up a little handling for the comfort.

I may still replace the bearing next winter!
 
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Old May 12, 2022 | 09:21 AM
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Might be time to pull the triple trees and replace the bearings.A good winter project.
 
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Old May 12, 2022 | 04:22 PM
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When was the last time the front motor mount was changed?
 
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