I GOT IT!!! Remove the screw, ditch the tag, reinstall the screw. BadaBing, easy...peasy...the great "can I remove this" mystery of Aug. '24 is solved! 
Can I remove this bolt?
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Road Master
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I took a look at the service manual. In my case the 2011 Touring Service Manual, Chassis chapter, rear fork section. I see no reason why you can not remove the screw (fork bracket screw) to delete the tag.
It indicates 2 drops of blue Loctite before installing it.
2.21 REAR FORK, Installation/Apply two drops of
Loctite Medium Strength Threadlocker 243 (blue)
to threads 55-65 ft-lbs
I took a look at the service manual. In my case the 2011 Touring Service Manual, Chassis chapter, rear fork section. I see no reason why you can not remove the screw (fork bracket screw) to delete the tag.
It indicates 2 drops of blue Loctite before installing it.
2.21 REAR FORK, Installation/Apply two drops of
Loctite Medium Strength Threadlocker 243 (blue)
to threads 55-65 ft-lbs
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Road Master
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Happy Friday!
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Just giving you hell, pull the bolt and then put it back. Your bike won't explode, it'll be fine.
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It might not explode, but you might want to tighten it to torque specs and, as mentioned, put a couple of drops of blue Loctite on the fastener.
Last edited by GalvTexGuy; Aug 23, 2024 at 02:35 PM.
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This is a link for parts finder.
Might help you in the future.
https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....asp?make=hdmc
Might help you in the future.
https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....asp?make=hdmc
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An easy to remove bolt on plate is generally not permitted for an inspection sticker in many places.
Reason: Because it could be removed and placed on another bike.
Rather weird because so many parts of the bike can be removed.
Some plates are designed for the sticker to cover the bolt and those may be accepted but it depends on your area.
Reason: Because it could be removed and placed on another bike.
Rather weird because so many parts of the bike can be removed.
Some plates are designed for the sticker to cover the bolt and those may be accepted but it depends on your area.
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