Removing a Road King nachelle

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May 22, 2009 | 07:06 PM

Petesnot

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From: oregon

Removing a Road King nachelle

I own a Y2K FLHRC. I have a need to remove the nacelle. Is there any place on the web that has a video or a DIY thing to remove & replace it? I have the manual, but would like to see it done once before I tackle it.

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May 22, 2009 | 07:18 PM

gobblerhuntr

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Ain't nothing to it, just follow the manual. I must have had mine off on my 2000 RK a dozen times. Easy to do, trust me.

May 22, 2009 | 08:27 PM

apb99

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Originally Posted by Petesnot

I found this info on the web and followed it - worked very well.
Getting to the Riser Clamps
-Pull the windshield.
-Unscrew the bottom screw at the headlight trim ring and pull up to release the ring.
-Unscrew all the rubber mounted phillips screws that hold the headlight in place against the nacelle. (A cordless screwdriver in reverse works extremely well here, but don't tighten them that way)
-With a 5/16 wrench, unscrew the nut holding the front of the chrome spear trim from inside the nacelle.
NOTE: Upon re-assembly, DO NOT over tighten the nut or you will break off the stub. this is just a twist nut, not to be put under a lot of tension..Lift the spear free (its hooked into the riser cover)
-With the same wrench, hold the nut from inside the nacelle that secures the front of the riser cover, and unscrew the phillips screw. (careful or you will drop the nut and have to go looking for it)
NOTE: Upon re-assembly, the tiny nut and washer are hard to reach to get the screw started. Use masking tape, and tape across a box end wrench, then drop in the nut, and lay on the fender washer. Be sure the masking tape is long enough to contact the washer as well, so everything stays in place. The screw will penetrate the masking tape as you tighten it.
-Pop off the Fork Lock cover ring by lightly prying up on it, and remove the two phillips screws that secure the riser cover to the fork lock area.
Now the cover is free, and you can access the riser caps. (If you are only repositioning the bars, this is as far as you need to go).

May 23, 2009 | 06:01 AM

tpb857

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From: Hopewell Twp, PA

When I had my RK, I put beach bars on it. If you are removing the nacelle to change the bars, I seem to recall a real good write up with photos on a forum called Road King Riders, part of Delphi Forums.

May 23, 2009 | 07:11 AM

KSGG

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From: Wichita, Ks

You don't have to remove the nut and washer from the center strip, just loosen it up and you can work it through the slotted hole in the top of the nacelle.