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so i have asked this once before and was told to get a service manual. i now have the 2008 softtail book, but still if you all dont mind ill ask so as to clarify before i put a wrench to my bike. as you will see from the attached photo im not completely stupid yes i stripped the tins from my crossbones for a new paint job.
here's the question..... before i reinstall the tank i want to change the rocker boxs to a powder coated cover ( i have them in hand ). i only want to do the tops and not the second layer. i have a new set of gaskets ... ok ok the question . when i remove the 6 allen heads will the top come off easy or from the heat will i need to apply a mallet or somthing else to get them off.
i can see that from the manual the sequence for removal but there is no further guidance.

any of you wrenches that have already done this id like some info.. please
thanx in advance

 

No heat. They should come off fairly easily. You might have to tap them with a rubber mallet. On absolute cold motor, it probably don't matter but I would still loosen them as per the manual. Good luck, Calvin.

 

thanx Calvin

the book says to remove the allens and then the covers... absolutly no guidance

 

My book for my softail shows a sequence and tells you to just break the bolts loose, then loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time; all done in sequence. Once a bolt is no longer touching the upper rocker box cover, just go ahead and remove it. Did you get the HD service manual? Edit: or a different brand of service manual?

 

yep i have the 2008 harley oem book.
it says to loosen in a specific sequence and then to remove, what im trying to get at is...
will they just slide off or will there be some prying to get them off, thats why i was looking for someone who has done this before

 

I just took mine off also and I needed to tap them with a rubber mallet. Just do it easy and they will break loose.



Mike
NY

 

You might have to give them a gentle tap with a rubber mallet or they might just slide right out. Later, Calvin.

 

as already stated usually just a few taps will bust em loose

 

thank you all for the feedback