I have new chrome front forks. Service manual says I need a bunch of special tools to switch sliders. Anybody done one without all the special tools? Can it be done?

 

12mm long allen wrench and&nbsp\\;2" PCV plastic pipe

 

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bob, you can make your own *special* tools.

Lotsa info at the links below.

mud......

https://www.hdforums.com/m_2856362/m...tm.htm#2856469


https://www.hdforums.com/m_1158679/tm.htm

https://www.hdforums.com/m_2851438/tm.htm

https://www.hdforums.com/m_1212548/tm.htm

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Real easy to do. I would get the socket&nbsp\\;that is designed for the top fork nut and a long 12mm allen socket. That bottom bolt is a pain to get out if you do not have an impact wrench. I used my ratchet and a hammer. The sudden blow to the ratchet broke the bolt free.

 

You can make up your own tools, fairly easy job!&nbsp\\;

 

This is why I love this site. I will be doing that sometime in the near future. The info here is priceless. Thanks gentleman.