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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 01:20 PM
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This appears to be after market forks
How do the chrome cover (dust covers)detach from the forks
I'm getting ready to install new tires and brakes
seals are leaking, so need to fix them while apart

have been searching, can't find the info

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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 01:25 PM
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I don't recognize them. They're not original. Seals...sheesh, hopefully the stockers fit. Otherwise, good luck finding the right ones. Hopefully somebody smarter will come along here and give you better help.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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They look like they attach the same way as OEM dust caps. On the inside of the lowers there is a slight cut out for using a punch and small hammer to force them up by lightly tapping. If there is no cut out them I'd try a thin putty knife and gently tapping between the cap and lower. Maybe try a strap wrench and see if they are threaded and screw off.
 

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On the inside back of the lowers. That way any marring would not be seen easily
 
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jdvorchak
They look like they attach the same way as OEM dust caps. On the inside of the lowers there is a slight cut out for using a punch and small hammer to force them up by lightly tapping. If there is no cut out them I'd try a thin putty knife and gently tapping between the cap and lower. Maybe try a strap wrench and see if they are threaded and screw off.

Those look like custom billet lowers, so the caps might be threaded on. If you don't see a noticeable indent for the "tap" method, definitely give the strap wrench a try first.


Nice bike, too!


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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 09:39 PM
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thanks for the replies

I did try tapping > No work
tried to twist > no work

may start looking for a front end
first take them to a Harley friend, see if he can get them apart
 
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 11:52 PM
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Look like mine. Vrod-ish covers. Theres a slot in the back of the sliders to GENTLY tap them off.


 

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update....

Thanks everyone for the help

Yep, they are threaded


bl_dg- smallest strap wrench I had was to big

plan "B"

cut a piece of webbing from a ratchet strap
secured with 2 hose clamps
applied pressure with spanner wrench, on 1 screw clamp
hit with a hammer on the other screw

IT moved, but still tight

Someone had used thread locker>>>> a little heat, off came the caps

Now to take it apart, find some seals

I think they are a bullet fork, found a company that shows the same kind of fork
 
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Wow, red loctite is a bit overkill there.

glad you got it. Be sure to post up the brand of the forks and seal part number if you get it all properly sorted. That will help future searchers.
 
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Looks like a wideglide. Probably 41mm seals. They also look like pro one fork lowers to me
 
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