What did you do to your 18+ softail today?
#1491
12-28-2019, 06:11 AM
Grand HDF Member
I wasn't sure about getting the S&S cuffs or not.
Are they a must have?
Which bolts are you referring to in this case? The one in the center that holds the cuffs themselves, or the 4 around the tappet covers?
#1492
12-28-2019, 06:27 AM
The cuffs are not a must have; but, they sure are nice. The lifters don't really rotate, as the are in a journal and spinning on the cam kind of keeps them in line. The bolts I am reffering to are the ones that hold down the cuffs. The MOCO had used the wrong thread lock on a number of builds and I ended up with one. The bolts broke off and I had to drill and tap new holes. There where not many the were built with this thread lock and I'm sure your 2020 Fat Boy should be fine, but just be careful anyway if you go with the cuffs.
#1493
12-28-2019, 06:34 AM
Grand HDF Member
The cuffs are not a must have; but, they sure are nice. The lifters don't really rotate, as the are in a journal and spinning on the cam kind of keeps them in line. The bolts I am reffering to are the ones that hold down the cuffs. The MOCO had used the wrong thread lock on a number of builds and I ended up with one. The bolts broke off and I had to drill and tap new holes. There where not many the were built with this thread lock and I'm sure your 2020 Fat Boy should be fine, but just be careful anyway if you go with the cuffs.
Pulling the bolts, how should I go about that then?
S&S said to apply some heat to the center of the bolts. Not sure how I'd go about doing that, though.
Last edited by FranBunnyFFXII; 12-28-2019 at 06:45 AM.
#1494
12-28-2019, 07:02 AM
Will have to check out that video. Is it on there website?
You would not need much heat. They are small bolts. You could pinpoint the flame tip of a torch to the boy center. Like I said, easy does it here. You are just trying to loosen the thread lock. 5-10 seconds of heat should do it. The stock cuffs (Moco calls them anti-rotaion devices) are plastic. But, I guess if you melted them no big deal.
You would not need much heat. They are small bolts. You could pinpoint the flame tip of a torch to the boy center. Like I said, easy does it here. You are just trying to loosen the thread lock. 5-10 seconds of heat should do it. The stock cuffs (Moco calls them anti-rotaion devices) are plastic. But, I guess if you melted them no big deal.
#1495
12-28-2019, 07:03 AM
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#1496
12-28-2019, 08:06 AM
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In your case is this to address a problem you are having with your bike or is it to prevent a possible problem?
I haven't ridden my bike yet but it was delivered with a quite full oil tank, I drained 12oz, will see where it checks at after a break-in ride to seat the rings.
I haven't ridden my bike yet but it was delivered with a quite full oil tank, I drained 12oz, will see where it checks at after a break-in ride to seat the rings.
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#1497
12-28-2019, 08:07 AM
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#1498
12-28-2019, 08:23 AM
I have a cam bearing instal tool with puller that I might be willing to part with if you are interested
#1499
12-28-2019, 08:49 AM
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Will have to check out that video. Is it on there website?
You would not need much heat. They are small bolts. You could pinpoint the flame tip of a torch to the boy center. Like I said, easy does it here. You are just trying to loosen the thread lock. 5-10 seconds of heat should do it. The stock cuffs (Moco calls them anti-rotaion devices) are plastic. But, I guess if you melted them no big deal.
You would not need much heat. They are small bolts. You could pinpoint the flame tip of a torch to the boy center. Like I said, easy does it here. You are just trying to loosen the thread lock. 5-10 seconds of heat should do it. The stock cuffs (Moco calls them anti-rotaion devices) are plastic. But, I guess if you melted them no big deal.
DO NOT BREAK THOSE BOLTS DAMMIT!
