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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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Glad you got it open without the BFH.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Thanks for all the repies. After posting this I remember about the access panel on the back lol

I just sprayed it all down with WD40 and it opened up.

EDIT: Hey Ryan where ya been bud? Mines not cracked but it does flex a ton.
Dude, been hunting and renovating my store, also very busy with the past X-mas season. We have to have a vigil for that Alternator that you gave me, she finally gave up the ghost! Oh well, I got a new one for $230 with a lifetime full replacement warranty. What you riding on 2 wheels these days down in Florida?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by King0581
Glad you got it open without the BFH.
Yea me too, I almost had to though lol.

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Dude, been hunting and renovating my store, also very busy with the past X-mas season. We have to have a vigil for that Alternator that you gave me, she finally gave up the ghost! Oh well, I got a new one for $230 with a lifetime full replacement warranty. What you riding on 2 wheels these days down in Florida?
That sucks man, That shouldnt have died that quickly.

I have a 05 Harley Dyna Wide Glide, I figured with the weather down here I can save some money in gas.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Nice ride bro. No worries 'bout the Alt. I got a good year out of her!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by That_Guy
I just sprayed it all down with WD40 and it opened up.

I had to do the same thing to mine. I would have to pull on the handle 3 or 4 times before it would open. One day I decided to spray a little WD-40 on the latches and it has opened like it should every time since.
 
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