Tie Rod Removal

[CaptCaper]

How do I get the booted end off so I can replace the bent tierod? In a hurry here. I'll try searching some more and reading the manual If I don't get an answer but you guys have a way of cutting to the chace. 1st good snowfall coming in tommorrow and I want to be able finally go on the 1st a long good ride this season.
Thanks

 

[LJ 452]

Follow the instructions on doing an oil change except for actually draining the oil and pulling the filter. Eventually you should see the tie rod ends. I guess I should clarify, you'll need to remove everything in the front, airbox, battery, battery tray then you should see the ends. Remember one end is reverse thread, and I would recommend using loctite on everything. I would not be fun to have something like a tie-rod work loose doing 90mph.

 

[apltx08]

You should be able to slip the boot out of place on BULK head to get a wrench in to unlock the nut, if you turn your steering full lock it should be reachable...

 

[CaptCaper]

LJ I figured that might be the case. apltx thanks for the short cut. It's just the tie rod everything else seems fine..Loctite will be done..
I'll try it now...

 

[apltx08]

Good Luck and Happy New Year

 

[CaptCaper]

Got it off thanks....Hopefully they have it in stock tommorrow..