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Markrd500
Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 06:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi guys, anyone know the adjustment procedure for steering head bearings on 1125?
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Ccryder
Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 08:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's in the SM. or just ask your Dealer.

Just kidding no one really knows for sure.

Neil S.
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Slypiranna
Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 11:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm sure that if you politely ask your local service advisor...and be willing to pay for ink and paper...

They should print this information out for you off their BUELL/HD service website.

Then, you can post it here so we all don't have to do the same while we patiently await the service manual release...and try to get along as best as possible.

...or post to another's innocent question that "no one really knows for sure"

Best of luck and let us all know what you find out.
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Smoke
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 06:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

my guess would be -same as xb
tim
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Brad1445
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 09:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

With one exception. Run it five minutes. shut it off. walk around the bike clockwise, then sit on holding it upright for 3.5 minutes then walk around it once counter clock wise.

Then you may adjust the bearings.
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Anonymous
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 10:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just like the XB. With wheel off the ground turn the wheel to full right lock.
Get a spring scale (fish scale) place it in the axle and pull to center. It should be 1 to 7 lbs. if adjustment is needed, take out the top pinch bolt, loosen the steering cap nut a few turns, loosen the lower triple tree pinch bolts. Torque the stem cap nut to 38-42 ft lbs (52-7Nm). Try the pull again. If it is still not in range bearings need to be replaced. Torque all the pinch bolts to 20-22ft lbs (27-30Nm).Also with the wheel in the air grab the forks and push and pull to see if there is any movement in the steering head.
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Markrd500
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 04:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanx anonymous.Whats the best way to get the wheel off the ground?
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Freezerburn
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 04:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Twisting the throttle WFO in any of the first three gears.
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Ccryder
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 04:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Skyhook.

(hey that's as good an answer as F-burns ;+})
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Markrd500
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Where can I get a Skyhook? I've been looking for one of them buggers since I started my 1st job!
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Smoke
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 06:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

rear stand and a jack.
tim
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Freezerburn
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 12:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Skyhook? I'm still looking for those 'Havenots' and quite can't figure how to bring back a bucket of steam.
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Markrd500
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 07:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Are Havenots those things you knock in with a glass hammer? Going to the tackle store now,for a 'long wait'!
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