Fork Slider install advice
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Fork Slider install advice
Hello all,
I've posted questions before about installing chrome controls and internal wiring -it's all done and working great (thanks to all for the helpful input)
My new project is installing aftermarket fork sliders i have for my 98 Wide Glide.
I've got a 6" 6mm allen socket coming in the mail, a Manual and an impact wrench at my disposal..I want to keep the tubes on the bike. My question is.. Will I need to replace the fork seals?? I've read posts about PVC tubing to get as a tool, but should I order new seals and have them on hand for the swap?
Thanks for any suggestions I can get.
I've posted questions before about installing chrome controls and internal wiring -it's all done and working great (thanks to all for the helpful input)
My new project is installing aftermarket fork sliders i have for my 98 Wide Glide.
I've got a 6" 6mm allen socket coming in the mail, a Manual and an impact wrench at my disposal..I want to keep the tubes on the bike. My question is.. Will I need to replace the fork seals?? I've read posts about PVC tubing to get as a tool, but should I order new seals and have them on hand for the swap?
Thanks for any suggestions I can get.
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RE: Fork Slider install advice
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Hello all,
I've posted questions before about installing chrome controls and internal wiring -it's all done and working great (thanks to all for the helpful input)
My new project is installing aftermarket fork sliders i have for my 98 Wide Glide.
I've got a 6" 6mm allen socket coming in the mail, a Manual and an impact wrench at my disposal..I want to keep the tubes on the bike. My question is.. Will I need to replace the fork seals?? I've read posts about PVC tubing to get as a tool, but should I order new seals and have them on hand for the swap?
Thanks for any suggestions I can get.
Hello all,
I've posted questions before about installing chrome controls and internal wiring -it's all done and working great (thanks to all for the helpful input)
My new project is installing aftermarket fork sliders i have for my 98 Wide Glide.
I've got a 6" 6mm allen socket coming in the mail, a Manual and an impact wrench at my disposal..I want to keep the tubes on the bike. My question is.. Will I need to replace the fork seals?? I've read posts about PVC tubing to get as a tool, but should I order new seals and have them on hand for the swap?
Thanks for any suggestions I can get.
Replace all seals and such.
The seals are probably around 3-4 bux.
mud
edited to add - even if it was 2008 model, I would replace
all of that sorta stuff.
RE: Fork Slider install advice
I've always been told to replace the seals when taking apart the forks. Like mud said seals are cheap, It's not worth risking a leak and having to do it again.
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RE: Fork Slider install advice
Ok,
I thought the seals were like 30 bux and didn't want to waste the $$$ if not necc. but will do.
and yeah, the 98' is a dyna wide glide Last year of the EVO -I'm at work and am typing fast.
As usual thanks for the advice. Hope return the favor the more I post here.
I thought the seals were like 30 bux and didn't want to waste the $$$ if not necc. but will do.
and yeah, the 98' is a dyna wide glide Last year of the EVO -I'm at work and am typing fast.
As usual thanks for the advice. Hope return the favor the more I post here.
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