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cylinder head removal
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cylinder head removal
While removing my stock exhaust (2003 FLHRCI), I broke off a bolt in the front cylinder, bottom.
I need to use an easy out to get the bolt out but the problem is the frame is in the way.
I think the easiest way to get at it is to remove the cylinder head, get it on the bench, and have at it.
My question is this... What is the correct way to remove the cylinder head. Im by no means a mechanic but can find my way around a shop.
any help is greatly appreciated
I need to use an easy out to get the bolt out but the problem is the frame is in the way.
I think the easiest way to get at it is to remove the cylinder head, get it on the bench, and have at it.
My question is this... What is the correct way to remove the cylinder head. Im by no means a mechanic but can find my way around a shop.
any help is greatly appreciated
+1 Thats how it all starts! lol
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Service manual and then go here before turning the first wrench.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...d-rebuild.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...d-rebuild.html
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keep us posted......it comes off easier with the spark plug pulled....don't forget to space out the gap on your rings 120 degree's from each other when you re-install.
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Boogaloodude just posted a great bunch of photos on how to do this.
Should be withing the last several days, titled something like "TC 88 disassembly.
You won't touch the rings. Search for this, photos are incredible.
Should be withing the last several days, titled something like "TC 88 disassembly.
You won't touch the rings. Search for this, photos are incredible.
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When you get the head off the bike, take it to a machine shop and let them remove the broken stud. They can do it without screwing up your head, it won't cost much and you'll save yourself alot of stress. I've done this and you will undoubtedly end up breaking an ez out off in the stud or drill off the stud into the head. It's worth the small amount they'll want to do it.
