This is what got me going on this one.....
Arrival of the Ricor Intiminator Fork Inserts and Amsoil Skock Therapy Suspension Fluid.
Ordered this package one afternoon,
and it was in my hands two days later.
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This component only gets seen one time.
Then they are buried into the front forks and hidden forever.
These are a work of art in their construction,
and then they work for you on every single ride.
Out of sight, but not out of mind.

In Prehistoric Times, the Caveman invented the wheel one day.
Next morning he developed the Harley Davidson Front Suspension that we still to this day see on the ShowRoom Floor.
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here's how I service the front forks................

First off, lift the machine.

Probably takes about an hour and a half, taking your time to install.

I'm doing some other things at the same time, so it took all day to complete.

Not strapped down yet in the picture below.
I always strap to the lift if removing a lot of weight from one end.
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below.......

this is 006 FXDI with 006 FXDWG fork pipes

cover painted parts that are anywhere close...

remove the caliper.......... 10 mm 12 point..

tie it up out of the way with a piece of wire

remove the fender............ 1/2" box end wrench and 1/4" allen

lay all the fasteners etc in a tray, in the order of removal.
(clean them good before reassembly)

remove axle nut.......... 3/4" socket.

loosen the axle cap........ 30 torx..

grab the tire/wheel at the top, and pull the axle out..
it will slide right out, cause you used anti seize last time it was apart..

loosen pinch bolts.......... 45 torx.
here, you are holding the fork pipe so gravity doesn't eject it onto your toe.
ease the assembly out, carefully, not to scar anything........
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Now, I am going to remove the clear coating, and polish the lowers..........

I use paint remover first, put some on, it works quick...
move it around to the next area, etc etc....
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Now, the clear coating is gone for the most part,
wipe residue off with a rag,
then move to the sink, and use a Medium Fine Steel Wool for final cleanOff....
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Outside to the Quick Release Polishing Motor Fixture....
two grades of Rouge, and hang on tight.
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Aluminum can get real shiny.
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After the high power rouge treatment, I finish off with a Metal Polish.
This X-TREEM is my favorite, it works real good.
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now, I am gonna remove the cap from the fork assembly,
and drain off the old fork oil into a bucket.
This can get ugly if you are not careful.
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I built my Cap Removal device using an old 5 gallon bucket and a Spud Wrench.
(use a new or clean bucket if you want to save the oil)
This device allows you to control the spring loaded cap release/launch
and capture the fluids in one nice clean operation.

Leave it there to drain off for 10-15 minutes or about two cold drinks.
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After the drain off,

remove and clean the spring collar/spacer, washer, and spring.

now, clamp into the handy/cheap fork clamp/vise.

I clamp a board to the bench, then use two tie straps in a X pattern.

First I clamp the lower,
fully compress the fork,
pour in about 26 oz of fluid to start
(no spring, washer, collar yet).
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below, backside of the fork clamp/vise........
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below is my Oil Level DipStick.
for my 006 WG fork pipes, level is 110 mm, measured down from the top of the pipe.

If you prefer the HD Gauge, I believe you can pick it up for around 60 bux....
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stroke the assembly slowly from fully collapsed to fully extended,
look in with a flashlight and you will see the air evacuation.
takes about 8-10 slow strokes...

now hang the DipStick on and measure the level
006 WG fork pipes, level is 110 mm (approx 29 oz)
all other 006 Dyna pipes, level is 112 mm (approx 26 oz)

Absolute precision on that measurement
is not as critical as getting each of the pipe levels equal.
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When the Oil Level is correct,
unclamp the assembly, reclamp on the upper, and fully extend the forks.

drop in the Intiminator and push it into the oil with the spring.
(factory spring goes in with the tight winds down)

then the Washer goes in, then the collar/spacer.....
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During the disassembly, I lay out all the parts in order.
Clean them up good for reassembly.
I use a light film of Anti Seize on the axle........
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With the stock length collar/spacer, it is tough to screw on the cap.

Take care and carefully ratchet the fine threaded 1 3/8" cap on while still in the strap clamp/vise.
(final torque value for the caps is 16-43 ft lbs......
I do this after the pipes are in the trees.....
pinch bolts go down to 30-35 ft lbs).

I get up on my little dance floor so I can power the cap down with better control.


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A few rides so far, and I really see/feel the difference.

I've been aiming for potholes and
I can actually watch the wheel moving up
without feeling the shock through the chassis/bars.

Railroad tracks have gotten smoother
front dive with the front braking is very controlled
not the slam down as with Stock.
front dive with rear braking alone is just about zero now.

One observation, on high speed sweeps........
Some of our Texas Hill Country roads are really a lot of fun.
I've been riding on them since 1965 on all kinds of HDs,
Starting with a 1964 XLCH (badass machine, way primitive when looking back now).

I know these roads well........
in 95, I had a 96 SportSter Sport XLS (it had pretty fair suspension),
and I would regulary run those sweeps at 120 with confidence.

Last few years, on my 006 FXD, 100 mph was about the limit.
Yesterday, back to 120 with full confidence with the Intiminators and the Ohlins.


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HFSM = Hands Free Security Module
TSM = Turn signal module

B1142 Smart Security System Internal Fault
B1135 Accelerometer Failed
B1136(HFSM) Accelerometer Tip Test Error
B1151 Bank Angle Sensor(BAS) Short to Ground
B1152 Bank Angle Sensor(BAS) Short to Battery
B1153 Bank Angle Sensor(BAS) High
B1154 Clutch Switch Input Short to Ground
B1155 Neutral Switch Input Short to Battery
B1134 Starter Output High
B1121(TSM) Left Turn Output Fault
B1121(HFSM) Left Turn Output Open
B1122(TSM) Right Turn Output Fault
B1122(HFSM) Right Turn Output Open
B1123(HFSM) Left Turn Output Short to Ground
B1124(HFSM) Right Turn Output Short to Ground
B1125(HFSM) Left Turn Output Short to Battery
B1126(HFSM) Right Turn Output Short to Battery
B1143(HFSM) Security Antenna Short to Ground
B1144(HFSM) Security Antenna Short to Battery
B1145(HFSM) Security Antenna Open
B0563 Battery Voltage High
B1131(HFSM) Alarm Output Low
B1132(HFSM) Alarm Output High
B1141(TSM) Ignition Switch Low/Open..
B1141(HFSM) Ignition Switch Low/Open


Priority/DTC/Fault condition

P0605 ECM FLASH Memory Error
P0603 ECM EEPROM Memory Error
U1300 ECM Serial Data Low
U1301 ECM Serial Data High
U1097 Loss of Speedometer Serial Data to ECM
U1064 Loss of TSM/FSFM Serial Data to ECM
P1003 System relay contacts open
P1002 System Relay Coil High/Shorted
P1001 System Relay Coil Open/Low
P1004 System Relay Contacts Closed
P1009 Incorrect Password
P1010 Missing Password
P06415 V+Vref 1 Out Of Range
P06515 V+Vref 2 Out Of Range
P0373 CKP Sensor Intermittent
P0107 Map Sensor Open/Low
P0108 Map Sensor High
P0374 CKP Sensor Synch Error
P1600 EFI Module Processor Internal Error
P1270 TGS Validation Error
P2107 EFI Module Processor Internal Fault
P2122 TGS1 Low/Open
P2123 TGS1 High
P2127 TGS2 Low/Open
P2128 TGS2 High
P2138 TGS Correlation Error (Twist grip sensor)
P0120 TPS1 Range Error
P0220 TPS2 Range Error
P0122 TPS1 Low
P0123 TPS2 High/Open
P0222 TPS2 Low
P0223 TPS2 High/Open
P2135 TPS Correlation Error
P2119 EFI Motor Throttle Body Range Performance
P2100 EFI Motor Circuit Open
P2101 EFI Motor Circuit Range Performance (Actuation Error)
P2102 EFI Motor Circuit Low
P2103 EFI Motor Circuit High
P2176 EFI Closed Position Not Learned
P1514 Air Flow Fault
P2105 EFI Forced engine shutdown
P1501 Jiffy Stand Sensor Low
P1502 Jiffy Stand Sensor High
P0572 Brake Switch Low
P0117 ET Sensor Low
P0118 ET Sensor High
P0112I AT Voltage Low
P0113I AT Voltage Open/High
P1351 Front Ignition Coil Driver Open/Low
P1354 Rear Ignition Coil Driver Open/Low
P1352 Front Ignition Coil Driver High/Shorted
P1355 Rear Ignition Coil Driver High/Shorted
P1357 Front Cylinder Combustion Intermittent
P1358 Rear Cylinder Combustion Intermittent
P0261 Front Injector Open/Low
P0263 Rear Injector Open/Low
P0262 Front Injector High
P0264 Rear Injector High
P0562 Battery Voltage Low
P0563 Battery Voltage High
P0501 VSS Sensor Low
P0502 VSS Sensor High/Open..
P1356 Rear Cylinder No Combustion
P1353 Front Cylnder No Combustion
P0444 Purge Solenoid Open/Low
P0445 Purge Solenoid High
P1475 Exhaust Actuation Position Error
P1477 Exhaust Actuator Open/Low
P1478 Exhaust Actuator Shorted/High
P0131 Front Oxygen Sensor Low
P0151 Rear Oxygen Sensor Low
P0132 Front Oxygen Sensor High
P0152 Rear Oxygen Sensor High
P0134 Front Oxygen Sensor Inactive
P0154 Rear Oxygen Sensor Inactive
P1510 EFI Limited Performance Mode
P1511 EFI Power Management Mode
P1512 EFI Forced Idle Mode
P0577 Cruise Control Input High

Priority/DTC/Fault condition


HFSM = Hands Free Security Module
TSM = Turn signal module

U1300 Serial Data Low
U1301 Serial Data High
U1016 Loss of ECM Serial Data
U1255 Serial Data Error






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Thanks for the compliment pk. Appreciate it.

Your Signature Shot is a real good example of good composition..........

Last question first.... no formal training here. eighth grade education.
Snapshots are a family tradition, and I have always been a hobbyist.

NowaDaze I am a strong believer in documenting.
Digital photography is perfect for this.

Camera type is important to me.... get a good one.
Right now I am shooting with a Canon Rebel that I bought about 4 years ago.

special lenses??
only a telephoto (example in the work shots below)

I need to run some trials with the filters I have bought but never used.

secrets??.......... not really............

I like cloudy daze for outdoor shots (most of the time)

I always use a tripod, and the remote trigger.

Square up your shot.

Don't frame out part of the wheel.

Take a lot of shots, including different angles.

pay attention to the background,
..........for example, recently I was shooting the mudGlide with a colorful graffitti wall behind.
the paintwork was on the side of a Mexican Food Restaurant here in SATx.
I kicked a few beer cans out of frame,
and used a stick to flip a pair of panties out of range (red arrow below).

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reflections can be fun.........
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I like a contrasting and/or colorful background.
and, again, shoot a couple different angles..........
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here following are some self portraits, at work.
telephoto lens from about 80 feet away.
Majestic Theatre, SATx, 70 feet above the floor.
again, snap several shots, some will be rejected.........
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below, in the bosun's chair
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keep a sharp eye on your subject.
you never know, they may have had a change of heart,
and have a sharp eye on you...........
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More than a few folks have asked about my pipe wrapping technique,

so I am putting this link (above) here.

The link leads to a series of pages.

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