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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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hi i am a new member, and i would like to ask a stupid question, i just purchased my first harley and it is a used 98 roadking 95th anniversary model. i have not got a repair manual and i cannot figure out how to get the cover off of the handlebar to get to the bolts that hold the handle bars on. any info would be great, thankyou
 
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Welcome to the forum from Georgia, congrats on the bike
 
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Welcome from Ten-O-C! Not sure on the RK but there may just be some chrome caps over the bolts. Should pop off with a screwdriver. IF in doubt,call the Dealer!
 

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Congrats and welcome. Not sure on the classic, on the custom it is not straight forward. Good advice to call the dealer.
 
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