Chrome Fork Lock Cover
#11
No, they're rivets...I have an 05 King Classic and mine has screws...Did you buy the bike brand new or maybe it is specific to the customs but I never heard of this before. Could maybe the previous owner have installed the rivets?
#13
#14
Bike is European
I recently purchased the bike pre-owned.
I do not believe the previous owner changes these, since the bike has nothing non-stock.
Also in the first thread RoadKingHellas is talking about having rivets instead of Philips screws.
I must say this is a non-US bike... could be the reason why we have rivets.
Anybody some ideas... I wonder if I can drill them out... and fix the lock cover with a bolt....
Someone did this ?
I do not believe the previous owner changes these, since the bike has nothing non-stock.
Also in the first thread RoadKingHellas is talking about having rivets instead of Philips screws.
I must say this is a non-US bike... could be the reason why we have rivets.
Anybody some ideas... I wonder if I can drill them out... and fix the lock cover with a bolt....
Someone did this ?
Last edited by softdune; 05-04-2009 at 06:39 AM.
#15
Can we remove the break-away screw?
Just looked into the Service manual.
It seems that for the RK Custom HDI models, they use break-away screws. So these are not rivets.
I tried to drill one... but I stopped, because I'm not clear if I CAN remove them. I'm afraid they are needed for something.
Anbody some idea?
Update: I drilled them out, and could screw the cover in without issues. Looks very nice !!
It seems that for the RK Custom HDI models, they use break-away screws. So these are not rivets.
I tried to drill one... but I stopped, because I'm not clear if I CAN remove them. I'm afraid they are needed for something.
Anbody some idea?
Update: I drilled them out, and could screw the cover in without issues. Looks very nice !!
Last edited by softdune; 10-26-2011 at 04:56 PM.
#17
could you tell me the part number of your chrome fork lock cover/wind shield? i happen to see this on a rkc in Indianapolis a few weeks ago and loved it. massive google searches have come up empty, but i noticed your post is from 06 and thinkin maybe they are old news now. i like the look and i am also really curious how it affects the flow of air in to your chest and face? i'd like to lose the windshield for quick rides but not a fan of the air noise + can't talk to my wife without the shield (i know i know :-}) tia.
#18
I assume you are talking about the little crome windshield. When Harley produced the Road King Custom (from 2004 - 2007) it came with this little extra windshield! The bike is also lower and has special bags.
I m not sure you can add these windshields to a traditional Road King.
And I must say when you drive with the little windshield it does help. But it is as far not as comfortable as a big screen. So for long distance I always add the big one.
I m not sure you can add these windshields to a traditional Road King.
And I must say when you drive with the little windshield it does help. But it is as far not as comfortable as a big screen. So for long distance I always add the big one.
#19
Drilling brake-away screws
Just looked into the Service manual.
It seems that for the RK Custom HDI models, they use break-away screws. So these are not rivets.
I tried to drill one... but I stopped, because I'm not clear if I CAN remove them. I'm afraid they are needed for something.
Anbody some idea?
Update: I drilled them out, and could screw the cover in without issues. Looks very nice !!
It seems that for the RK Custom HDI models, they use break-away screws. So these are not rivets.
I tried to drill one... but I stopped, because I'm not clear if I CAN remove them. I'm afraid they are needed for something.
Anbody some idea?
Update: I drilled them out, and could screw the cover in without issues. Looks very nice !!
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