OK Stupid Question #1

[Rottweiler]

I want to replace my breather filters on my 2004 107 S&S super G. How do the chrome caps that cover the bolts come off? I found a set screw in the back of the bottom ring of the breather but can not get to it. So I want to remove it so I can get to it better. The cap has no set screw that I can fine. I do not want to mess it up. How do you remove it? Help please.

 

[pauldeepsea]

I want to replace my breather filters on my 2004 107 S&S super G. How do the chrome caps that cover the bolts come off? I found a set screw in the back of the bottom ring of the breather but can not get to it. So I want to remove it so I can get to it better. The cap has no set screw that I can fine. I do not want to mess it up. How do you remove it? Help please.
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I use a pair of soft grip pliers to pull mine off. I also use a dab of rtv to keep them in place.

 

[Big D Florida]

Is it an allen screw?... you might try using a ball-end allen to loosen that set screw.
It might give you the angle needed.

 

[Hirter6Pack]

I use a pair of soft grip pliers to pull mine off. I also use a dab of rtv to keep them in place.

I don't have that but interested. Are you saying no threads? Just push on and pull off?

 

[pauldeepsea]

Is it an allen screw?... you might try using a ball-end allen to loosen that set screw.
It might give you the angle needed.

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I don't have that but interested. Are you saying no threads? Just push on and pull off?

mine do not have a set screw in them they just push on an pull off. That is why I use the rtv. You may have to remove the air filter to get to the set screw

 

[Rottweiler]

I use a pair of soft grip pliers to pull mine off. I also use a dab of rtv to keep them in place.

Thanks I thought they might just be silicone on? The ones on my Harley have a set screw also.

 

[Big D Florida]

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mine do not have a set screw in them they just push on an pull off. That is why I use the rtv. You may have to remove the air filter to get to the set screw

Rottweiler said he has set screws...

 

[Rottweiler]

Thanks Paul,
That was my next try. Those are just chrome plastic caps ,mine had no rtv either. All that and the breather filter looks clean anyway. I will use silicone when I put them back on.

 

[Rottweiler]

Rottweiler said he has set screws...

Big D the set screws where on the breathers at the bottom in the back. Easy to get too once off the bike.

 

[Big D Florida]

Big D the set screws where on the breathers at the bottom in the back. Easy to get too once off the bike.

Gotcha... Didn't know if a different type allen would get it, without even having to remove that cover... Did it come off alright for ya?