rocker covers
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From: Tracy, CA
rocker covers
hey everyone, so i’m planning on changing both upper and lower rocker covers to powder coated covers. wondering what’s all involved in changing them out. do i need to remove the rocker arms for the lower base cover? anyone change theirs out? any help is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance
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From: midwest
The tank, pushrods and rocker arms have to be pulled. If you’re doing all that this would be a good time to upgrade your cam and pump. Depending on the cam you may be able to use the stock rods - saves weight and mass over adjustables.
Have fun. Sounds like a nice DIY project.
Have fun. Sounds like a nice DIY project.
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From: florida
The tank, pushrods and rocker arms have to be pulled. If you’re doing all that this would be a good time to upgrade your cam and pump. Depending on the cam you may be able to use the stock rods - saves weight and mass over adjustables.
Have fun. Sounds like a nice DIY project.
Have fun. Sounds like a nice DIY project.
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From: SW Washington State
Two replies and two different answers. Kinda shows how valuable a service manual is. Just an opinion, but I think Leaving the lowers chrome looks much better. What ever you do, Have a blast doing it. Good times!
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The issue of tight bolts and snapped stems is caused by Harley. The white coarse loctite they apply should only be used on large external security bolts,like foot pegs etc.
When removing the rocker bolts some of them will turn and come to a seized halt!
Take great care at this stage, gently retighten a half turn and loosen a full turn alternately until it is out. Do not clamp your hand on a spanner this small,use just yout thumb and fingers.If they seem to seize no matter what you do?Dont get agressive or panic.Ensure that the Tank is a safe distance away and apply moderate heat to the bolt head with a small hand held butane heater.Remove the bolt whilst the locktite is still hot. Before reassembly wire buff all the white crap locktite off. Reassemble with just one drop of medium strength blue locktite.Remember the thumb and finger principle my old man taught me when torquing.Good Technique beats good Luck was also his Mantra!
When removing the rocker bolts some of them will turn and come to a seized halt!
Take great care at this stage, gently retighten a half turn and loosen a full turn alternately until it is out. Do not clamp your hand on a spanner this small,use just yout thumb and fingers.If they seem to seize no matter what you do?Dont get agressive or panic.Ensure that the Tank is a safe distance away and apply moderate heat to the bolt head with a small hand held butane heater.Remove the bolt whilst the locktite is still hot. Before reassembly wire buff all the white crap locktite off. Reassemble with just one drop of medium strength blue locktite.Remember the thumb and finger principle my old man taught me when torquing.Good Technique beats good Luck was also his Mantra!
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