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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Jul 18, 2011.

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  1. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Grab an impact and go at it!
    hotroadking, Jul 21, 2011
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  3. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    When you have a new bike and remove the cover on the primary to the clutch adjustment. Those 5 little Torx heads strip really easy because Harley over torques the darn things. Had to use a chisel to get two of em off the new bike yesterday. Changed the primary fluid and had to pull that cover off to add new fluid and adjusted the clutch. Picked up 5 new chrome Torx screws. Don't know why they can't just use allen heads. One of the mechanics at the dealer said they run into that all the time with new bikes, over torqued and to much loctite.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 21, 2011
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  4. Lucifer

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    Like HRK said...that lil hand held impact tool does the job...no stripped heads on the inspection cover ,derby cover and carb float bowl....they use soft bolts for a reason...would you rather strip the bolts or the threads in the primary or carb body....FLHT maybe you can offer that little tip to the wrenches at the dealers,it saves a lot of headaches trying to get stripped bolts out...couple of taps with the impact and Presto, loose bolts...
    Lucifer, Jul 22, 2011
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  5. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Yea and those aluminum threads don't strip out besides snap.
    And if they ain't tight enough or have locktite on them they vibrate loose.

    A impac does a great job,
    cardboard, Jul 22, 2011
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  6. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    On my shovel I use a Chicago Pnuematics 1/2" drive air impact driver set to #4 setting and using 120 psi to tighten my primary cover bolts.
    Tommyc, Jul 22, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Dang, just 120 PSI

    Wonder that Baby don't vibrate off.....:rolleyes:
    cardboard, Jul 22, 2011
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  8. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Or I use a 18" breaker bar and stand on it.
    Tommyc, Jul 22, 2011
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  9. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i have a 1" impact, like what they use for changing 18 wheeler tires..........works great on those pesky 1/4" torx screws..............:roflmao:
    chucktx, Jul 22, 2011
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  10. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    I use red loctite on them also! :devil:
    Tommyc, Jul 22, 2011
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    Lmao your good :)
    cowboy, Jul 22, 2011
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  12. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I got a hand impact tool and it didn't work, especially when they used red loctite on em. I got em all free except for two. Used a chisel and cut a slot in them then took the chisel at an angle to tap them loose. They don't vibrate loose if you put em on correctly in the first place. :cussing:
    FLHTbiker, Jul 22, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Guys you work tooo hard
    Just carry it to the Dealer and trade it in
    cardboard, Jul 22, 2011
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  14. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    that is right. I am surprised though that my primary wasn't leaking. the bolts were tight but very easy to break loose.

    Thanks for the input guys, much appreciated....:D
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 22, 2011
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  15. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    And the torque sequence worked out just fine?
    FLHTbiker, Jul 22, 2011
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  16. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I changed it up a little because of a slight difference from picture to actual, but yes, I am sure it it will be ok. have to adjust the clutch yet, have been doing a lot of running around all week, but I will get that all done tonight.
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 22, 2011
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  17. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Clutch adjustment is a piece of cake just follow your manual. :)
    FLHTbiker, Jul 22, 2011
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  18. Tommyc

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    Don't forget the red loctite on the clutch adjustment nut.
    Tommyc, Jul 22, 2011
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  19. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    tommy, my bike is set up completely different, it is called Progress. No need for loctite on it. Once I have the ramp set and in in place, it is a matter of loosening a jam nut and resetting.
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 22, 2011
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  20. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Oh I see.
    I put red loctite on everything! Even on my sandwich, I eat it like mustard! I'm silly like that!
    Tommyc, Jul 22, 2011
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  21. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Tastes Great!! Less Filling!:roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 22, 2011
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