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2006 Softail: Maintenance

3 Figure 1-44. FLSTSC/FXSTS Fork Adjustment

Acorn nut Rubber washer Pinch bolt Hex bearing retainer 1 2 4

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NOTE The fork has more weight on the left side than the right side. Raise the motorcycle so wheels are off the floor an equal See Figure 1-44. Remove acorn nut (1) and washer (2). Loosen, but do not remove, the upper triple clamp pinch Remove all accessory weight, such as a windshield, that may influence the way the front end swings. Place a suitable marking material, such as masking tape, Find the balance point of the front end. Install a pointer so the base is stationary on the floor and the pointer is centered on the fender. Check steering head bearing tension. Tap the fender on one side until the front end begins to “fall-away” by itself. La
FLSTSC MODELS The balance point is just right of center. Remove the clutch cable. Remove the throttle cables. over the fender tip. ing material. loosen the adjuster nut. adjuster nut. (33.9-40.7 Nm). nut to 30-35 in-lbs (3.4-4.0 Nm). ment is correct. FXSTS MODELS The balance point is just off full left lock. clamp pinch bolt (3). Turn the fork to full left lock.

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