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Expert: Mike Wells - 11/30/2008


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I have a 2006 FLHRCI. I just replaced the front fender. I had a hard time getting the calipers off the rotors because of interference with the edge of the fender. I'm getting ready to put the wheel back on and reinstall the calipers. Any tips on how I might be able to get them to slide into place a little easier? Part of the problem may be that I have Harley braided lines and there's not much slack. Thanks!

Answer
Its best to have the front wheel off the axle and the bike jacked up a little. Install the fender and put he wheel in without the axle. lower the bike slowly and put the calibers on the rotor, then lower the bike to get the axle in. Then install the bolts for the calibers
Good luck and happy riding
Mike

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PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING A QUESTION!!! I CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT HARLEYS !!! I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT OTHER MODELS!!! IF YOU ASK A QUESTION ABOUT A NON HARLEY BIKE IT WILL GET REJECTED!!!I have a Harley only shop with 30 years experience located in Ohio. We specialize in complete and total repair, restoration, hi-performance, and custom bike building. I can work on Flat Heads to Twin Cams. Please, dont ask how much somthing is going to cost to fix. Labor prices differ all over te country as well as shop to shop!

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If its broke on a harley we can repair it. We do complete restoration from the frame up, engine and trans rebuilding, remapping and custom bike building

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