Installing Electra Glide Fender EmblemsThanks
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Installing Electra Glide Fender EmblemsThanks
My son bought me some really nice Electra Glide fender emblems for my birthday. I'm looking for tips on correct positioning on the fenders, correct drill bit size, or any other tips you might be able to offer to do the job right. I am planning on removing the fender rather than pulling the front wheel. The job looks pretty straight forward, but I want it to be right. Thanks, Jim
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RE: Installing Electra Glide Fender EmblemsThanks
Drop by a dealer and check one out to see where the emblems are (or look at pics on line)
Good luck with that, PITA[
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I am planning on removing the fender rather than pulling the front wheel.
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RE: Installing Electra Glide Fender Emblems, part 2
Thanks Dawg,
After some more research on the subject I now realize the best way to do the emblems is to remove the front wheel, instead. During my searches I saw a couple references to using a 7/16" drill bit during the job, but I couldn't tell what for. I've removed front wheels on bikes before (never on an HD, though) and have not heard of anything like that. What would that be for? Als0, do you happen to know the correct torque for the axle nut and pinch bolts? Thanks, Jim
After some more research on the subject I now realize the best way to do the emblems is to remove the front wheel, instead. During my searches I saw a couple references to using a 7/16" drill bit during the job, but I couldn't tell what for. I've removed front wheels on bikes before (never on an HD, though) and have not heard of anything like that. What would that be for? Als0, do you happen to know the correct torque for the axle nut and pinch bolts? Thanks, Jim
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RE: Installing Electra Glide Fender EmblemsThanks
You don't need to pull front wheel, but you do need to unbolt fender. I unbolted fender and layed a 2x4 on top of tire to keep drill from putting hole in tire, this keeps fender away from tire.. As far as mounting emblem lay it against a piece of cardboard [such as a piece of cereal box] a make a template. Once you have template use some masking tape and tape it on fender to use to drill holes in correct spot. Measure from chrome strip on both sides to get it in same place. Hope this helps.
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