Steering head asjustment

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May 28, 2011 | 07:05 PM

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c50plus

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My steering on my uc 08 was not so good. Similar symptoms.
I changed the fork fluid in it feels like a new bike

May 29, 2011 | 01:34 AM

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Potato_Potato

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Originally Posted by Neil

I've been told two different things about how to perform the test. Do you need to remove all the cables etc... to get a true reading? It would seemthat the clutch, throtle, brake lines etc... would create interference and corrupt the test. Any thoughts?

Neil
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This is from the '08 Touring SM

4. If the clutch cable or main harness appears to be influencing swing momentum, proceed as follows:

a. Clutch cable: Disconnect clutch cable at hand lever. Release cable from P-clamp fastened to upper fork bracket (FLHR/C), remove from inner fairing (FLHT/C/U), or release from cable clip on instrument nacelle (FLTR). See 2.23 CLUTCH CABLE if necessary.

b. Main harness: Remove screw and P-clamp to release main harness from right side of steering head.

c. Repeat previous step.

May 29, 2011 | 01:58 AM

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2%er OG

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From: wilderville oregon

my 07 ultra fails the test do I have to remove the inner fairing or can the neck bearings be reached by removing the outer fairing two tighten them?

May 29, 2011 | 10:09 AM

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Punjabi Rider

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Originally Posted by c50plus

My steering on my uc 08 was not so good. Similar symptoms.
I changed the fork fluid in it feels like a new bike

Which fork fluid did you use cause I have done every thing except the fluid change since 23K miles and now it's at 59K.

May 29, 2011 | 07:12 PM

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HOG_0308

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my fork fluids were changed three miles ago when i did the chrome lowers.

Jun 11, 2011 | 07:59 AM

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HOG_0308

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i was going to tighten the front steering bearing today. can anyone advise on at 08 Ultra, do i only need to remove the ignition and the inner fairing lower cover to get at the steering head?

Jun 11, 2011 | 08:21 AM

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HDV-GLIDE

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Originally Posted by HOG_0308

i was going to tighten the front steering bearing today. can anyone advise on at 08 Ultra, do i only need to remove the ignition and the inner fairing lower cover to get at the steering head?

The neck tightening bolt I believe is under your radio, so you have to remove the outer fairing only.....If you have a long enough open end/box wrench to grab the nut and tighten it while swinging the front end, you should be good....If I'm wrong, I'm sure others will chime in...