Stupid Question #2,341
Stupid Question #2,341
I need to adjust one of my lowers, it's too far over to one side. I don't know how to get inside that top cover to loosen the bolts. I see the two nuts on the inside of the pocket but how do you remove that top cover to gain access to the bolt heads??
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Take a 1/4" drive ratchet with a 6" extension and a swivel. I think the nuts inside the glove box are 1/2" could be 7/16. Just take the nuts off and the top end of the lower (the cap) will come off in your hands, just loosen them if you want to adjust the lower's position. There is one clamp on the bottom that holds the lower to the engine guard. Loosen that one bolt and you can move the lower assembly position on the engine guard.
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Take a 1/4" drive ratchet with a 6" extension and a swivel. I think the nuts inside the glove box are 1/2" could be 7/16. Just take the nuts off and the top end of the lower (the cap) will come off in your hands, just loosen them if you want to adjust the lower's position. There is one clamp on the bottom that holds the lower to the engine guard. Loosen that one bolt and you can move the lower assembly position on the engine guard.
Last edited by NorthGeorgiaHawg; Oct 16, 2011 at 08:49 PM.
Take a 1/4" drive ratchet with a 6" extension and a swivel. I think the nuts inside the glove box are 1/2" could be 7/16. Just take the nuts off and the top end of the lower (the cap) will come off in your hands, just loosen them if you want to adjust the lower's position. There is one clamp on the bottom that holds the lower to the engine guard. Loosen that one bolt and you can move the lower assembly position on the engine guard.
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While you are in there... torque the slide bolt. There is one bolt that squeezes a set of nylon ratchet washers. If they are tight the lover vents will stay in place. Do this only if you have issues with your lower vents closing while riding.
You will see what I mean while in the glove box.
Heard you are feeling better Ben... that's good news.
You will see what I mean while in the glove box.
Heard you are feeling better Ben... that's good news.
While you are in there... torque the slide bolt. There is one bolt that squeezes a set of nylon ratchet washers. If they are tight the lover vents will stay in place. Do this only if you have issues with your lower vents closing while riding.
You will see what I mean while in the glove box.
Heard you are feeling better Ben... that's good news.
You will see what I mean while in the glove box.
Heard you are feeling better Ben... that's good news.
How's Carol doing? I hope she diidn't get the flu. I was in a meeting this past week and one of my co-workers had the flu and was in the meetings too. He was even running a fever, said he was strong enough to be there.......HEY DUMMY....GO HOME!!!
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C's fine... thanks
I believe she had a 24hr stomach bug. We rode a bit yesterday and she did great.
I believe she had a 24hr stomach bug. We rode a bit yesterday and she did great.
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Hey Dave,
Fixed my offset lower. You were right on about the sizing, 7/16 on the two top nuts and 1/2 on the bottom ha ha. The cover didn't fit back as nice as it was originally but ended up matching the fit of the other one. When I see you again maybe you can take a look at it and let me know if it can be adjusted to fit better. Thanks for your help.
Fixed my offset lower. You were right on about the sizing, 7/16 on the two top nuts and 1/2 on the bottom ha ha. The cover didn't fit back as nice as it was originally but ended up matching the fit of the other one. When I see you again maybe you can take a look at it and let me know if it can be adjusted to fit better. Thanks for your help.