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    Trying to Refit Bear Claw

    Well, mystery solved. The tab on mine was bent. I don't know how it got bent, I've owned the bike practically from new. Thank you so much TURBO200R4, those pictures made it clear. Big bar of Toblerone waiting for you if you visit Switzerland. I've not been to Arizona but I do have a cactus...
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    Trying to Refit Bear Claw

    Thanks TURBO200R4, that is really very kind of you indeed. The trouble is, when I put it in that position it won't fit the claw. The tab on the claw is at a different angle to the tab on the fuel tank bracket. Am I missing an additional bracket, or has the tab on the bear claw been bent? I...
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    Trying to Refit Bear Claw

    Pic would be a help, thanks.
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    Trying to Refit Bear Claw

    Hi Guys, I have a 2011 Rocket III Roadster and have just replaced the leaking cam cover gasket. I'm trying to get the bear claw re-attached to the tank but bizarrely can't think how it goes back. The rear bolt is in, the rubber slots nicely into the tank tabs, but the front bracket doesn't fit...
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    11 Years an R3 Owner, but new to the forum

    Here's the view from my balcony. In the middle is the North face of the Eiger, some 60 km's away. Would love to visit Canada. Been on my to do list for a very long time.
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    11 Years an R3 Owner, but new to the forum

    By the way, the only mods I've done is fitting a backrest and adding an air horn. The original horn is like a little eek from a mouse - pathetic, and the Mrs insisted on a backrest.
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    11 Years an R3 Owner, but new to the forum

    Here it is at the moment, currently undergoing some heavy maintenance. This is it properly assembled. It has only 9000 miles or so. It's an occasional bike, but I love riding it. It was due a big service and the valve clearances doing so I stripped it down and discovered some corrosion in...
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    Greetings from Switzerland

    Look me up if you're ever near Luzern.
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    11 Years an R3 Owner, but new to the forum

    HI guys, Thought I'd say hello. British guy living in Switzerland. Had the R3 roadster since 2011 but for some reason never joined the forum.
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