From:Danny Ramsey Electronic:DannyAatBville -A- aol.com
Subject:RE: RE: RE: FYI -Front fender hole today Date:Thu Sep 10 16:23:01 2009
Response to:12938
Thank you, I apreciate the info....Danny

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Danny,
This method is used to adjust the steering head bearings. An update to this method is printed in current HD service manuals. There is a grease fitting on the steering neck(most models)which should be lubricated every 5000 miles.
I doubt that most bikes really have much problem with steering head bearing fall away. If you have access to say a softail shop manual. Look up Fall-away under Steering Head bearings. Adjustment is made by either tightening or loosening the fork adjuster nut/bolt until the measurment is within limits.

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I haven't heard the 'fall away' term.What exactly is the purpose of the fall away check ?? What do you adjust and why ?? Thanks....Danny

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Hi folks,

On modern Harleys the front fender hole is not for a mud flap or to hang em up for painting. It is for front end fall away adjustment.
-- First the bike is raised and cables are disconected from the handlebars.
-- A plumb line is attached at the hole with a weight on the other end near the floor.
-- The front steering is allowed to fall free to one side and then the other.(thus fall away)After taking measurements,adjustments may be needed.