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Jul 14, 2007 | 05:06 PM

scofield333

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grease fitting HELP

The grease fitting on my 2006 R/G steering head is impossible to get to, the support bracket for the fairing is in the way and there is no way to get a grease gun on it.Tryed getting the fitting off but can't get the correct size wrench on it...anyone know of a solutionto this problem

Help Please[:@]

Jul 14, 2007 | 05:53 PM

dstockton

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RE: grease fitting HELP

I replaced mine with a 45 degree fitting. I have an Ultra Classic. Best I recall, I turned the wheel hard right and could get a wrench on it. It may be a metric 9 mm or something, I don't remember.

Jul 14, 2007 | 06:33 PM

scofield333

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RE: grease fitting HELP

Thans..I can turn mine hard right, don't matter. Still can't at it, I am about ready to cut some metal out of the way..getting **** at it

Jul 14, 2007 | 07:14 PM

choochoo

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RE: grease fitting HELP

Probably have to loosen and maybe remove the left fairing mount.
Change out the fitting and then replace the mount.

Jul 14, 2007 | 07:33 PM

dgriffith

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RE: grease fitting HELP

I used a 1/4 drive ratchet and socket to remove mine and 2 friends bikes in the last 2 months. Use your left hand on it and it will fit snugly. Right hand wont fit.Been there and done 3 times. I used a 90 deg. fitting and take it apart to install with a socket and ratchet. Dan

Jul 14, 2007 | 07:49 PM

1flhtk4me

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RE: grease fitting HELP

I removed the fairing and replaced the zerk with a 45 deg.

Jul 14, 2007 | 08:10 PM

scofield333

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RE: grease fitting HELP

Thanks to all...guess it won't be fun but I would reather do it myself than have a dealer do it. I'll give ita try tommorrow(Sunday)...suppose to rain here away..thank again...