I'm not sure if this will help you much but here's a pic of the bolt I believe Miles is referring to. It's a rubber grommet that is inserted into the framework then the bolt passes thru it. I could see where it could easily get installed incorrectly if removed.
I'm not sure if you can see it clearly with the front end assembled I just happened to have my front end apart, so here's a pic.
Hope this helps.
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When I did my risers I just tied the dash up,I also have big fingers, size 12 so I here your pain.....
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I just tied mine up to change the risers as well.
Dug into it after work, Found the center mount. (One of the most peculiar looking 'mounts' I've seen)
U shaped slot in frame, 'Post' of sorts with rubber do-dads on back of cluster that ~slides~ up into the slot.
Nothing seemed out of sorts,,,
Put it all back together,,,
But,,,,
I bet that 10mm Craftsman wrench I found in my cubby wasn't helping matters!!!
Ducking Fumbass!!!
I think I may have fixed a rattle and found a wrench all at the same time!!!!
Well, Scott, it appears from the description of the mount you found, that it is the correct one that I was thinking of....but apparently that was not the problem. I would suspect from your answers, that some "one" left some tools up in that area.Originally Posted by Scotrod
Another reason why I account for every one of my tools during and after every job I work on.
Okay, rattle gone......next thread !
Gentlemen-
When I installed the Helibars on my F6B, I was very impressed with the engineering that went into these fine motorcycles. The plastic parts fit very specifically, and there are a number of layers of parts that must be removed/installed in a specific sequence, or parts, and possibly tools, can get lost. It is easy to blame the technician, or one's own self for these small oversights, but before doing so, remember how sophisticated these motorcycles are, and keep in mind that most of us are not professional mechanics. I'm of an age now that I must take pictures as I disassemble these machines, and carefully lay out the hardware as it is removed. I also take careful notes as I work. Try using a bright flashlight to illuminate those crevices that lie beneath our lovely coachwork. The Helibar installation took one full man day to complete, and this work was done in a well-equipped facility.
Thank you!
Lucas in Phoenix
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