What Poppy says lends more creedence to the bad die at Triumph if others have the same trouble. I just spin mine on on my 04 no pressure needed. Like I said above I also ratchet my 04 until the handle is paralel to the bike and never had any problem what so ever removing it.

I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!