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    I am attempting to adjust my steering head bearing play. Setup is different than stock. Have a hex bolt with tall black spacer. Below spacer is a thin bClick image for larger version. 

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    It is their EZ Steer kit for HD '87-'01 .

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    Already been to Champion Resourse Center. Mine is early model. Not mentioned.

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    Do you have your picture flipped upside down? More pics would be helpful..

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    Shots of upper and lower...lotta wires on an Ultra.Click image for larger version. 

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    Someone was from that school that says "never use a wrench or socket when vise grips will fit"?

    My guess is that knarly black nut is the one to torque, then the spacer and bolt locks the top tree to stem … maybe? Is the "spacer" hollow and covers that nut?

    Papa Zook will let us know soon?
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    Yes, the spacer is hollow. Would get great satisfaction kicking engineer's butt who designed the radio mount.

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    Yes that is an early model. Look under the center of the bottom tree and see if there is a nut or allen head hole in the middle of the lower steering stem shaft and post back. You're also more than welcome to call me at 346-800-7946.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Zook View Post
    Yes that is an early model. Look under the center of the bottom tree and see if there is a nut or allen head hole in the middle of the lower steering stem shaft and post back. You're also more than welcome to call me at 346-800-7946.
    Torrential downpour here in East Tx right now, will look when I can. Thanks. Ken

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    Break in weather. Dual brake line manifold screwed to underside with 2 spacer washers. Will unfasten and look under washers if and when it stops raining. 5 1/2" since 3am. KenClick image for larger version. 

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    Brake line manifold off. T40 5/16" screw holding manifold appears to fasten to bottom steering stem, which protrudes @ Click image for larger version. 

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    Thanks for the pics. That is where you tighten/torque you steering stem while holding the top nut. Using a jack under the frame, raise the front of the bike so that the tire is 1 inch off the ground, then torque the steering stem from the bottom to 40 ft lbs, briskly turn the font end back and forth left to right, lock to lock. It should have just a bit of resistance, but not too much. But before you tighten it at all, what does the resistance feel like? Does it just easily flop side to side?

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    Think I found my floppy handling problem. Had a growl start in front hub, so did a wheel bearing kit today. One bearing fell out in several pieces...dont know how it even kept rolling.

    Handling is now how it should be.. .no more wandering on the road. Thanks for all the help...the problem presented at the right time

    Thanks. Ken

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