Harleys come from the factory with the neck bearings greased by hand at assembly. You will find when you do the first greasing that it takes nearly an entire tube of grease to see any come out the bearings meaning there is no excess in the steering head like after you properly fill it.
What I suggest is to grease any new bike when you get it to prevent any problems with the bearings. Use a quality grease that will stand up to the heat and a waterproof grease The standard HD grease will melt in hot temps and drip onto the left fork tube when the temps are hot and the bike is parked.
It's also much easier to access on touring bikes to remove the stock Zerk fitting and replace it with a 45* Zerk for easier access.
What I suggest is to grease any new bike when you get it to prevent any problems with the bearings. Use a quality grease that will stand up to the heat and a waterproof grease The standard HD grease will melt in hot temps and drip onto the left fork tube when the temps are hot and the bike is parked.
It's also much easier to access on touring bikes to remove the stock Zerk fitting and replace it with a 45* Zerk for easier access.
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