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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Not so much a saftey issue but if you dont want damage your bike get it in and get it fixed asap.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Thanks everyone for your feedback and comments...will go to the dealer this week.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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Do you need to take risers off to access it ? Is it the center bolt that sits beneath the cover or the one below ?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Thanks.
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It was the neck bearing as everyone mentioned.&nbsp\\; Took it to the dearler in Glendale California, they fixed it with no problem, they said it was misadjusted from the factory.&nbsp\\; They readjusted it for no-charge.&nbsp\\; Just had to wait 7 hours, did not realize that every HD owner takes their bikes to the shop on Saturday.
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Mike
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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It is the middle bolt.&nbsp\\; You loosen the pinch bolt and torque down the center bolt then retighten up the pinch bolt and you are good to go
 
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