So I’m trying to get the driveshaft off (and then the flange will be fun as I don’t have that special tool).

Can’t get the bolts out - they come part way out and are getting harder the further they come out. What am I doing wrong? One came out OK, the others are being a real pain.

Can’t rotate the driveshaft either - hoped in N it might move but no. Guess I need the front wheels off the ground.

wind the bolts back in and give them a severe wire brushing on the back where they protrude out of the flange , don't worry if you snap some off getting them out as they come out easily when apart hope this boost confidence . 2009 FL2 S now gone
2011 FL2 HSE AUTO
2012 FL2 XS AUTO
2000 Kawasaki er 5

also just 1 front wheel up off ground when you need to turn the prop .  2009 FL2 S now gone
2011 FL2 HSE AUTO
2012 FL2 XS AUTO
2000 Kawasaki er 5

robblue wrote:

wind the bolts back in and give them a severe wire brushing on the back where they protrude out of the flange , don't worry if you snap some off getting them out as they come out easily when apart hope this boost confidence .

robblue wrote:

also just 1 front wheel up off ground when you need to turn the prop .