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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 08:35 PM
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Why would the bearing be exposed? Doesnt seem right to me. Seems like a great place to load up with dirt and gunk.
The bearing is not exposed. That's the adjusting nut you can see. The bearing is protected by the dust cover.
 
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See post #5

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softail-models/1118261-front-end-clunk.html
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 08:32 AM
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The bearing is not exposed. That's the adjusting nut you can see. The bearing is protected by the dust cover.
That would make sense. The photo looks like the rollers are exposed.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 04:16 PM
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ALL GOOD THX GUYS
Had her since new so about 14 yrs lol never noticed the gap before and yes its all adjusted and good now thank's again
Keep your rubber on the road
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