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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Got a 2013 fatboy lo and no room to fit wrenches to loosen locknut and hold the shaft. Anyone got a solution?
 
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Shotgun shock is the best solution.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Yardstick
Got a 2013 fatboy lo and no room to fit wrenches to loosen locknut and hold the shaft. Anyone got a solution?
Motorcycle jack or lift? Park it in a driveway with a tall block of wood under kickstand? Put the front tire up on a curb? Tip bike over one its side?

Ok, I was joking with that last one.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Motorcycle jack or lift? Park it in a driveway with a tall block of wood under kickstand? Put the front tire up on a curb? Tip bike over one its side?

Ok, I was joking with that last one.
I thought that's what everyone did........

Dang no wonder my bike is all scratched.
 
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Motorcycle jack or lift? Park it in a driveway with a tall block of wood under kickstand? Put the front tire up on a curb? Tip bike over one its side?

Ok, I was joking with that last one.
You forgot "pay the dealer to do it..."
 
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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You forgot "pay the dealer to do it..."
Never an option. Never.
 
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Never an option. Never.
.. agreed, not if you can handle a wrench...
 
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Jack it up, buy some shorter wrenches or buy the size you need and cut it down.
 
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Lil. I was waiting for a crack about the shaft. Seem there isn't much space to loosen the locknut. I was hoping someone may know the size wrenches needed. I believe the nut is 1 in. Not sure for the shaft
 
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Locknut is 1 1/16". Shaft nuts are 11/16"
 
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