rear rocker box removal
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rear rocker box removal
Is it possible to get the rear rocker box off without removing the head on a 71 XLCH. My manual does not indicate this....it looks like one of the bolts is obstructed by the frame. I'm guessing the head has to come (slide) off? yes???? thanks....ferg
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RE: rear rocker box removal
You're not going to believe this, but I actually got my rear rocker box off my '81 XLS to replace a leaking gasket without taking the rear head off with it. It was a bugger to get off with all but a couple of bolts out of it but I wormed it out and off. No gouges in the box either.
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RE: rear rocker box removal
Yes indeed! I use #3 for all the gasket surfaces and the reason is because this is a non hardening sealer. Two years later when you have to do it again you are able to clean the aluminum surfaces fairly easy, and without gouging the aluminum.
Compared to (if you had used hardening type) cleaning off some other stuff, #3 is very easy.
pg
Compared to (if you had used hardening type) cleaning off some other stuff, #3 is very easy.
pg
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RE: rear rocker box removal
Maybe the top tube on an '81 frame is a bit different than the older frames? Oh heck, I know it is different!
Did the rocker box go back on easily, or was this as much of a struggle as taking it off?
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Did the rocker box go back on easily, or was this as much of a struggle as taking it off?
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RE: rear rocker box removal
It actually came off easier than reinstalling it. Trying to hold the bolts that had to go under the frame made it a pain.
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RE: rear rocker box removal
Can't speak for the later bikes, but you sure couldn't take the rear rocker off on any of mine without remvoing the head!
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