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is anybody else running the harley inverted fork front end? i know mopar is. if so, what are your impressions? how does it ride? for the money, it looks good compared to aftermarket ones available.

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I am.
Love it and no issues. Will be changing fluid this winter for something thicker though just for a little more dampening cause i weigh 250.

Looks awesome too. Go for it.
 
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Head and shoulders above the stock FX front end. Much more stable and plush.......should be stock on all FX models.....the Showa forks suck.
 
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do you guys have pics? if i get it, i will be getting the black ones. i was at the dealer the other day, we did all the measurements, and it looks like there will be no issues mounting it to my rocker

also, does it come assembled? the dealer service guys said they have to assemble the forks, they just come as a box of pieces. i don't know if i believe them
 
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the dealer service guys said they have to assemble the forks, they just come as a box of pieces. i don't know if i believe them
even if it's true, I don't know if I'd believe them...
 
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Love mine, they do a much better job than the stock units......look much better too.
 
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love my inverted forks. Much better than stock. Yes they do come in pieces, but not to hard to do yourself. Will have to buy a new lower bearing for your bottom tree.
 
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Love 'em. I had to replace my cables with longer ones, and I had to fabricate a new headlight mount, but totally worth it.
 
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I just picked up these forks used. Would someone be so kind as to hook me up with the instructions and parts breakdown that came with the forks?
 
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Originally Posted by kylant
is anybody else running the harley inverted fork front end? i know mopar is. if so, what are your impressions? how does it ride? for the money, it looks good compared to aftermarket ones available.

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kylant, I put a set of HD(marzocchi)chrome forks on my 07 fxstc last year.What a difference there was in ride and handling!!! They come with the major componants(fork legs) assembled.You will have to buy the axel kit( mine was 1"),2 neck bearings and dust shields,longer brake lines(kit),locktite and neck-bearing grease. I can't remember if the axel kit had wheel bearings or not,check it out.
Follow the instructions to the letter and it will go together in no time and easy.Tweak it in and don't forget to use locktite and set the torque specs....Good choice..enjoy the ride!!!!
 

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