I plan to change out my stock rear wheel to match my front and replace my ugly lower fork sliders ti new HD chrome ones.

I was planning to do it myself, but having second thoughts...don't want to be out of commission if dont have special tools or it is too difficult.

Any links to how to thread or videos?

Do you need a special tool to remove/re-install the axle or any related parts?

Do you need to remove the entire sliders (upper and lower) to change out the lower....if entire, did you need to remove the handlebar to access the top fork cap?

Any input is appreciated.

 

This thread, may address some of your questions:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...05-sporty.html

 

Thanks, very helpful....and more convincing to get a pro to do it. Sound like a do-able job, but need to buy the top cap socket and the plunger thingy to get the seal down seated firmly.

maybe a stupid question, but can you change the lower sliders without removing the entire slider and tube

 

if your aren't comfy with it, don't do it..... but is this not why you brought the lift?! is it not?!



burn the boats!


no such thing as a stupid question. i'm going to say no unless you have a secret way to tap in seals through the trees. forks legs must come out. but... i'm often wrong


loosen bottom bolt while forks legs are in trees. save yourself a world of hurt.

it's a stupid easy job. see my sig for a step by step of the fork break down. special tools:


a: Motion Pro Fork Nut Socket 08-0139

b:Hex Long Bit Socket... will get back to you on size. i managed to not capture it in any pictures.

c: Dane M's PVC tool 39mm... 1 1/2"
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...l-tapping.html

d: fork oil of choice.

 

Thanks....I viewed some videos before I decided to replace my lower sliders. I also have a service manual. Appears easy enough, so it is a matter of if I am ambitious enough. I hate it when I just want to ride but can't because the bike is apart....and I am meticulous so I work very slow. Need to take the bike to the shopr anyway to install a wheel liner, tube, and tire on my new wheel so will probably have them do it the same time.

I got a jack mainly to be able to get the bike off the ground without placing most of the weight on the kickstand.

Thanks for the help

 

Your new chrome sliders will probably need new bushings and seals to be installed, it is also wise to install new bushings on the tubes. Your manual will show what that involves, so you can decide how to go about it.

 

BOOM!



in my sig. seems complicated but, it's not. and you really can't f it up unless you want to. going slow is good. let f'ups. less consternation. there must be a digging in of feet!


.... burn the boats no retreat. we can walk you through it.

 

Thanks grbrown and cvaria. Another darn expense....49378-09. Do I need to replace if I already had it done about 1000 miles ago.

 

i'd say no. just the seals and crush washer

 

i'd say no. just the seals (14) and crush washers (17)
but, i'm an idiot