fork preload caps
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From: SWFL
Once you remove the cartridge internal of the single cartridge fork tube on the Low Rider S, the tube and slider are the same. Any appropriate 49mm cartridge, spring and emulator (with the purchase of some parts not included in the cartridge fork, I.e. damper rod and top out spring) will fit. On my 2016 I had installed Racetech springs and emulators, and later Öhlins NIX22 cartridges, no problem.
I am having 30mm Öhlins cartridges built and plan on installing them in the next week or so, on my 2017
I am having 30mm Öhlins cartridges built and plan on installing them in the next week or so, on my 2017
Last edited by Mchad; May 6, 2020 at 07:07 AM.
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From: SWFL
Right, but Multi already explained previously that its not an option with the single cartridge fork in the LRS. The OP then asked in a later post about other cartridge options...
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The Reason I said "I'll look at the instructions later" is because depending on the methods cartridges accomplish a couple things, FXDLS owners don't neccessarily have to replace all the parts people "think" they need to replace.
Btw, the forks tubes are Not the same
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Btw, the forks tubes are Not the same
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Last edited by multihdrdr; May 6, 2020 at 08:18 AM.
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From: SWFL
The Reason I said "I'll look at the instructions later" is because depending on the methods cartridges accomplish a couple things, FXDLS owners don't neccessarily have to replace all the parts people "think" they need to replace.
Btw, the forks tubes are Not the same
.
Btw, the forks tubes are Not the same
.
But Ill leave this to the experts.
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Once you remove the cartridge internal of the single cartridge fork tube on the Low Rider S, the tube and slider are the same. Any appropriate 49mm cartridge, spring and emulator (with the purchase of some parts not included in the cartridge fork, I.e. damper rod and top out spring) will fit. On my 2016 I had installed Racetech springs and emulators, and later Öhlins NIX22 cartridges, no problem.
I am having 30mm Öhlins cartridges built and plan on installing them in the next week or so, on my 2017
I am having 30mm Öhlins cartridges built and plan on installing them in the next week or so, on my 2017
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From: New Hampsha
OK, I guessed he was asking if the cap from one of the cartridge options would fit his current setup.
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From: Milano (italia)
I thought that just put the missing counter spring on the left rod like the one on the right, but I have not yet seen if the internal rod is the same. I wrote to Bitubo, I wait for an answer and I inform you for information.