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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Well this is the 2nd suggestion here regarding torquing the thing.
Can someone please explain to me how you torque a friggin snap ring???? Geeeezz
With a snap ring torque wrench... DUH!



Next you'll ask to see my muffler bearing removal tool!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mrb302
With a snap ring torque wrench... DUH!



Next you'll ask to see my muffler bearing removal tool!
That' s good one!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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VIAGRA should work but if they stay up more than four hours you'll have to take em to the doctor.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Had mine off last week......there's a spring metal washer between the peg and the holder that keeps things tight.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Hey no joke you have to let your poor harley in the rain for awhile and it will rust them damned spring washer right up? then it will work great!
wave washers these are called
not to rob your thread, but good to hear from good old Charley
 
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