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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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No problem. I hope it works for you. By popular demand, I'm posting the bulletin:
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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I guess since I had the chrome front end&nbsp\\;installed&nbsp\\;I shouldn't have this rattle...correct?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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had a rattle in mine, was the steering head bearing. called the dealer at 900 miles and they basically told me to wait for the 1,ooo
service and pay to have it adjusted. i did it myself, very easy. fantastic dealer.....
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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Wow...I just got back from a ride tonight and it is getting worse ..It is defenatly the steering head..I can't get to the dealer till Saturday..I have never thighten a steering head bearing..Can anyone give a quick Lesson..for a 2008 FatBoy..

Thanks..
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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My '08 FXSTC did it from day one.&nbsp\\; I complained from day one to the dealer.&nbsp\\; They fixed it at no charge at the 1000 mile service.&nbsp\\; Priceless!!!&nbsp\\; No, really!!!
 
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