rsd fork adjuster caps
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rsd fork adjuster caps
So i bought the traxxion springs ricor intiminators and rsd adjusters....the ladt pieces came
. And before i even attempted to do the install i noticed the adjusters were a different socket size as the factory fork caps....i cannot seem to find the socket i need for the rsd adjusters to install....the directions say to use an adjustable wrench but the manuel says to torque so i need a socket to use my torque wrench....has anyone else done this install what size socket did u use or what alternative method did u use?
I went to sears autozone and o rielys and home depot today looking for tue right socket....seems like none of the stores carried a 31mm 12 point socket seems like that might fit if i can find out. However i always thought everything harley was standard not metric except battery and brakes.
. And before i even attempted to do the install i noticed the adjusters were a different socket size as the factory fork caps....i cannot seem to find the socket i need for the rsd adjusters to install....the directions say to use an adjustable wrench but the manuel says to torque so i need a socket to use my torque wrench....has anyone else done this install what size socket did u use or what alternative method did u use?
I went to sears autozone and o rielys and home depot today looking for tue right socket....seems like none of the stores carried a 31mm 12 point socket seems like that might fit if i can find out. However i always thought everything harley was standard not metric except battery and brakes.
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Most of Harley's fasteners are standard, but the aftermarket brands vary pretty widely. I don't know what size the RSD adjusters are. Do you have a machinist's ruler or something similar you could measure them with?
I'd try ACE Hardware, too, if there's one not far from you.
I'd try ACE Hardware, too, if there's one not far from you.
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Are you talking about the RSD preload adjusters? If so then they use a specialized ring spanner similar to the ones used for adjusting rear shock preload. I don't believe the instructions call for any particular torque, what I did was lay a thin towel over the chrome adjuster (once tightened down by my hand to the fork slider) then used a plumbers wrench with teeth to hold the preload adjuster (with towel in between to protect the chrome) to tighten it down as snug as can be without ruining anything. The preload is adjusted via Allen wrench (sorry can't remember size). I have had no leaks or issues.
If these are the pieces you're talking about, do you know how to check sag and such?
If these are the pieces you're talking about, do you know how to check sag and such?
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This is directed at Sportsters, not Dynas, but the forks are the same design and I learned a hell of a lot about suspension from this link: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=552795
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Sure it's pretty simple but wait until you do your new springs and intiminators since you will be cutting your spacer down a bit.
First thing I would do is bookmark some threads, I'll give you mine since I have links within that go to the proper spots (like oil height, and sag)
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...led-today.html
First determine how much sag you want. In my case I wanted between 30-33%. My total fork travel is 4.5 inches so I wanted sag at about 1.5 inches.
The easiest way is to simply put the bike on a jack and lift the front wheel off the ground. Then take a grease pencil and mark your desired sag on the slider so in my case I made a mark at 1.5 inches.
Then I place two zip ties attached end to end around the slider and slid it down to the seal and lowered the bike. Obviously when you lower the bike you get some compression on the forks which will push the zip ties up a bit (but hopefully not to your mark). Then I sat on the bike and tried to balance for a few seconds feet off the ground. This gives you your laden sag and pushes the zip ties up a bit more. Hopefully to about the mark that you did on the slider.
If the zip tie is below your mark after sitting on the bike then you lessen the preload on your adjusters. If it's above the mark then you tighten your adjusters and re-test. Both adjusters should be adjusted the same amount.
Obviously all this assumes that you have your spacers cut the way you need based on your new spring length, your weight, etc. Use that chart that is referenced on page one of my thread. There are also a ton of videos since I'm sure my explanation is fraught with mistakes
First thing I would do is bookmark some threads, I'll give you mine since I have links within that go to the proper spots (like oil height, and sag)
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...led-today.html
First determine how much sag you want. In my case I wanted between 30-33%. My total fork travel is 4.5 inches so I wanted sag at about 1.5 inches.
The easiest way is to simply put the bike on a jack and lift the front wheel off the ground. Then take a grease pencil and mark your desired sag on the slider so in my case I made a mark at 1.5 inches.
Then I place two zip ties attached end to end around the slider and slid it down to the seal and lowered the bike. Obviously when you lower the bike you get some compression on the forks which will push the zip ties up a bit (but hopefully not to your mark). Then I sat on the bike and tried to balance for a few seconds feet off the ground. This gives you your laden sag and pushes the zip ties up a bit more. Hopefully to about the mark that you did on the slider.
If the zip tie is below your mark after sitting on the bike then you lessen the preload on your adjusters. If it's above the mark then you tighten your adjusters and re-test. Both adjusters should be adjusted the same amount.
Obviously all this assumes that you have your spacers cut the way you need based on your new spring length, your weight, etc. Use that chart that is referenced on page one of my thread. There are also a ton of videos since I'm sure my explanation is fraught with mistakes
Last edited by robbyville; Apr 14, 2015 at 04:00 PM.
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