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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 12:33 PM
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Trying to remove the primary cover. From a 1986 Sportster xlh evo Picture is attached. Can anyone tell me if I'm missing something, help me to get this off. Thank you very much!!!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 01:09 PM
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Have you completely loosened the primary chain adjuster?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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Have you unscrewed and taken out the adjustment for the clutch? Can't really tell from the picture.

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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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The bolt, bottom front, yes. The last person that removed it a few months ago had used a lot of Permitex (sorry if spelled wrong) / gasket sealer.
 
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