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[greglyon]

Don't know if this goes here or FLHRSE5 but anyway here goes.
I want to remove the lowers and  have had difficulty figuring out how to remove the two flange nuts recessed in a plastic cylinder about 2-3 inches behind the lower speakers.  I assume they are behind the storage compartment for those without speakers in the lowers.  Tried needle nose pliers without success.  Was going to try twisting 2 slotted screw drivers, but that can't be right.

Here's what it looks like

Thanks in advance  


  

[Aussie]

Socket spanner 

[greglyon]

Socket spanner 

Since I don't own one any idea the size i need?

[skratch]

mine is a 1/2'' socket.  after getting the nuts off, i noticed that they are basically nuts that have had 2 sides shaved down.

[Aussie]

Nuts have been pressed on these flats to aid as a lock nut, this keeps the nut in full contact with the thread.
Pressing these surfaces distorts the thread causing a slight resistance when assembling. Same as a nyloc nut.

[greglyon]

The solution was a 7/16 socket for those contemplating the removal of the lowers.

[skratch]

been a while since i did it.  was remembering 1/2''.....  glad you got it

[Cvostu]

I've had mine off recently.   A 7/16 socket will take those off. 

[napalm]

Harley Davidson offers a quick disconnect kit and storage bag for removing the lowers.

napalm