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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:15 AM
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How much lift is required to remove the rocker box covers on a FatBoy Lo? What I mean is, obviously the tank would have to come off.. but can the rocker box covers be removed without having to remove the engine from the frame? I see there's like 1/2" - 3/4" clearance but I don't know whether that would be enough. Thoughts?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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yeppers, they can be removed without taking out the motor...
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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o baby :-D hot dang this site is an addiction of its own (See thread: Addiction)

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

yes? yes. I think so.. mm.. on a Vivid Black Lo.. yes..i believe so. ... Wonder how much the gaskets cost..
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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Gasket is part number 17386-99A, you will need 2, they are about $5.50 each
 
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