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Jun 1, 2012 | 04:26 PM

#11

Alter

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From: Not too far up the BC border

I wonder if the boob that put on the red loctite at the dealer had a smirk on his face while he was putting the console back together.

Jun 1, 2012 | 06:11 PM

#12

Robmitch49

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From: Central Texas

That's what I was thinking till I got a new nut at the dealer and it already has a spot of red sealer inside the acorn nut. So I guess it's just factory. : (

Jun 1, 2012 | 07:46 PM

#13

Smdugan40

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From: Newburgh IN

Idk why a fastener so small would call for red?

Jun 7, 2012 | 06:37 AM

#14

Julesx

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From: England

Mmmmm............................................. ....I have a related problem!

I want to change the 'leather' console strip that runs on top of the tank.

I have undone the acorn nut as suggested but it seems that the actual chrome console will not budge. The bolt is loose in its fixing once the nut is removed.

Having loosened the acorn nut do I need to pull the console in an upwards direction or does it need to slide forward in the direction of the front of the bike?

How can some something so simple, be so awkward!! I don't want want to force it in the wrong direction!!

Thanks

Jun 7, 2012 | 07:58 AM

#15

soft 02

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From: TOAK western branch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julesx

Yea its just stuck. With the acorn nut off it should come. Reach to the front of the console and stick your fingers in where the wires go and give her a tug.