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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Trying to remove swingarm on my 87 flhtc. took off nut on right side of the shaft tried to tap out the shaft it wont move. What am i missing. Thanks for the help
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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Do you have a jack onder the transmission supporting it to keep the pressure off the swingarm?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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you may need a motorcycle dolly and a lift table when using a Saws-All
 
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