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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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I have an 05 FLHRI Road King and I think it has a Primary Shaft Seal leak. It is under warranty. I believe i have read on this site that HD now has a Primary Adjuster that is automatic. Is that true and should I get one while they have the case off.

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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Yes HD has their own and I would have it installed if the primary cover has to come off. They might charge you 1/2 hour labor for the install or none at all.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Yes HD has their own and I would have it installed if the primary cover has to come off. They might charge you 1/2 hour labor for the install or none at all.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Just put one on mine this weekend. If you can get the dealer to do it cheap, then good deal. If not, it's not a bad job to do yourself. Took out some of the 'clunk' when shifting, which I really didn't expect. I installed it for longevity and ease of maintenance.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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ORIGINAL: CharlieZ

I have an 05 FLHRI Road King and I think it has a Primary Shaft Seal leak. It is under warranty. I believe i have read on this site that HD now has a Primary Adjuster that is automatic. Is that true and should I get one while they have the case off.

While youre getting the adjuster fixed, see if you can get an Alabama shirt rather than that awful looking thing you got on in the picture.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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Yeah Mikeeeee, ROLL TIDE!!!


 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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i have a 05 rkc and i installed it my self depending on cost from dealer and your mechanical abilities you may want to give it a shot
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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yes!I have one on my 05 ElectraGlide & my 06 Softail.Regards,Tom
 
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