Fork extending.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,511
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From: Michigan
RE: Fork extending.
b5mac,
From the sounds of it I would stay away from using slugs.
The reason I'm looking at extended forks is because when I sit on the bike (I'm a big guy at 270lb+) it drops down at least 3 inches or more anddoesn't leave a lot of space for travel while riding. I have had the fender hit the engine guard a couple times and it is also pretty mushy while braking.
I had the dealer switch to SE fluid while it was in the shop (long story) this past spring and it didn't seem to make much of a difference.
I have also been thinking of getting some Progressive HD springs for it to see if that would help instead.
I need to decide if I would want to try and do something like that on my own or have the indy I go to do it. I have done all the maintenance so far on the bike since I bought it, just haven't taken apart forks yet.
Thanks.
From the sounds of it I would stay away from using slugs.
The reason I'm looking at extended forks is because when I sit on the bike (I'm a big guy at 270lb+) it drops down at least 3 inches or more anddoesn't leave a lot of space for travel while riding. I have had the fender hit the engine guard a couple times and it is also pretty mushy while braking.
I had the dealer switch to SE fluid while it was in the shop (long story) this past spring and it didn't seem to make much of a difference.
I have also been thinking of getting some Progressive HD springs for it to see if that would help instead.
I need to decide if I would want to try and do something like that on my own or have the indy I go to do it. I have done all the maintenance so far on the bike since I bought it, just haven't taken apart forks yet.
Thanks.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 340
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RE: Fork extending.
I'm pretty lite at 170 or so, for me extending would be a cosmetic thing,I really like the low back end look and was thinking of a way to compliment that. I have heard mixed reviews on the rear shocks. Personnaly I spent a lot on my bike so I'm not into putting just junk on it, if it takes morefunds then I will save for the best I can get. I think you guys are right with the fork tubes,thanks.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 559
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From: north carolina
RE: Fork extending.
I've got 2" slugs (41mm, I haven't seen any 49mm slugs yet) on my WG and have not had a problem. My last bike, a V-Star 1100 Classic, had 3" slugs on it with no problems.
That said, I am planning on upgrading to 4" over tubes in the near future. I mainly did the slugs to see if I was going to like the look and feel of the longer forks before going through the full process of changing the tubes.
That said, I am planning on upgrading to 4" over tubes in the near future. I mainly did the slugs to see if I was going to like the look and feel of the longer forks before going through the full process of changing the tubes.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 559
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From: north carolina
RE: Fork extending.
This is where I got mine from.
http://www.mybadmotorscooter.com/forkextensions.html
The pic at the top of the page should answer you questions about the fork cap. I belive these are cast steel.
http://www.mybadmotorscooter.com/forkextensions.html
The pic at the top of the page should answer you questions about the fork cap. I belive these are cast steel.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 368
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From: Alexandria, VA
RE: Fork extending.
Super01, I'm a big guy too. 6'5" and 285 lbs. I would bottom out on speed bumps so I decided to get the extended forks. I've always liked the raised look. I've got another post on here that has pics of a couple of bikes I used to have.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2297567/tm.htm
Have a look if you want.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2297567/tm.htm
Have a look if you want.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 978
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From: Southeastern USA
RE: Fork extending.
ORIGINAL: Livi1215
I'm trying to find the a post about extending the front forks. There was talk about slugs about an inch or two and that extends the forks, I was wondering if anyone has seen the thread or knows if the slugs are something I should be able to make. I'm having a hard time finding them for 49mm forks. Any help would be great . Thanks
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I'm trying to find the a post about extending the front forks. There was talk about slugs about an inch or two and that extends the forks, I was wondering if anyone has seen the thread or knows if the slugs are something I should be able to make. I'm having a hard time finding them for 49mm forks. Any help would be great . Thanks
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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RE: Fork extending.
Hey Psycho. I think I caught the tale end of what happend to you, I'm pretty sure, a "glad to see you are doing ok" is in order.Thanks for the tip,that would be bad azz. I don't think it would be to tough either. I could be wrong..........
