Fork cover rubbing on front fender
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Fork cover rubbing on front fender
Ok guys I'm new here but I have a problem and need advice on possible causes. I have a 2000 FLSTC and the left fork cover is rubbing on the fender enough it's down to bare metal on the fender. Looking at it all I can tell is the spacing between the left side and fork is a smaller gap but the right side is fine. Both too covers look equal on the forks. Is there a way to get measurements to find out if one of the forks is tweaked? Any ideas and help would be appreciated.
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Do your tubes have raised ridges around the bottom edge?
Mine had that type when I first got it, and they rubbed the paint down to bare metal. When I had the paint done, I changed for the plain jane type as illustrated in Barnyboy's drawing.
If they are the type that is straight at the bottom as in the illustration, about all I can offer is to try switched side to side, or turn 'em 180°. Both of which require substantial disassembly to get to the screws.
Mine had that type when I first got it, and they rubbed the paint down to bare metal. When I had the paint done, I changed for the plain jane type as illustrated in Barnyboy's drawing.
If they are the type that is straight at the bottom as in the illustration, about all I can offer is to try switched side to side, or turn 'em 180°. Both of which require substantial disassembly to get to the screws.
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Do your tubes have raised ridges around the bottom edge?
Mine had that type when I first got it, and they rubbed the paint down to bare metal. When I had the paint done, I changed for the plain jane type as illustrated in Barnyboy's drawing.
If they are the type that is straight at the bottom as in the illustration, about all I can offer is to try switched side to side, or turn 'em 180°. Both of which require substantial disassembly to get to the screws.
Mine had that type when I first got it, and they rubbed the paint down to bare metal. When I had the paint done, I changed for the plain jane type as illustrated in Barnyboy's drawing.
If they are the type that is straight at the bottom as in the illustration, about all I can offer is to try switched side to side, or turn 'em 180°. Both of which require substantial disassembly to get to the screws.
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