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Sep 29, 2008 | 11:15 AM

#11

Redbeard

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Joined: Jul 2007

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From: Northwest Louisiana

Speaking of front ends, can someone tell me what size Torx bit fits the bolts in the axle cap on the right leg? It looks like I need to buy one and want to make sure of the size. Thanks

Last edited by Redbeard; Sep 30, 2008 at 02:38 PM.

Sep 29, 2008 | 11:13 PM

#12

MidnitEvil

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Joined: Aug 2008

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From: Joliet, Illinois

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastHarley

Why are you not asking how to improve your suspension than when assembling the forks put on chrome parts. Chrome does nothing for the performance of your bike and it is just the same work to improve your ride and handling drastically at the same time. I believe yur bike was made to ride and not to set in front of the bar just to look at. Cheap to do once you have the forks apart and will yield better results and pleasure that just looking at poor chrome suspension.

Yeah... no one cares how their Harley looks. We all just grab whatever bike. Any chrome you see on our bikes is just stuff that flaked off old 70's bumpers and accidentally stuck to the bike.

Sep 30, 2008 | 07:11 AM

#13

FastHarley

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Joined: Apr 2007

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From: Davie, FL

In forms it is good to read

When participating in a form it is very important to read and understand a post. As per statement "One half of the cost is labor on superior suspension and since you are already there and have it apart, spend some money and do the job." that means:

"since you are already there and have it apart" means that if you are already planing on taking your front apart to put crome on it than look at your option to learn to improve the handling of a bike.
"Cheap to do once you have the forks apart and will yield better results and pleasure that just looking at poor chrome suspension." means that "Chrome does nothing for the performance of your bike and it is just the same work to improve your ride and handling drastically". That means for a few $ more look into upgrading your suspension while you have the bike apart. The money you spend on a machanic changing chrome forktubes can be saved by doing it yourself as outlined on my site. I change out forks and this proceedure is outlined in photos and instructions along with tools needed.
Since xwizard44 posted "suspension is new to me" & "Been ridin for about 15 yrs, just never worked on suspension." I did something positive to help this member out by posting " if you really wish to learn more about the subject. If you are unclear, you can always have the option of calling toll free"
No way am I saying what to do about chrome but I am saying that " I own a bike like yours and I hate to ride it as I have other modified Harley's". What this means is I actually work on my Harley. I also know the difference in a good handling bike and the POS of stock Harley I have which is no difference between any other stock POS Harley of the same model and year as mine.
If you are happy with your bike, do not have the experience to know any better, and have no desire to educate yourself on the alternatives, than you do not need to read this post and leave your bike the way it is.
I try to add toward the improvement of other members education and experience along with some technical knowledge to know what I am talking about. Read what other members who have actually come in contact with me and I have solved their problems and improved the quality of motorcycling experience with my options.
MidnitEvil, I respectfully ask that maybe you should try applying your talent and efforts in other directions. I truly hope I make myself perfectly clear in answer to your post.
Now let us get back to helping others expand knowledge or solve HD riders problems.

Last edited by FastHarley; Sep 30, 2008 at 07:42 AM.

Sep 30, 2008 | 06:39 PM

#14

Baeseman1

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Joined: Aug 2007

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From: Northern VA

If xwizard hasn't put it in the bushes yet, it appears he can handle his POS stock HD. Much like the majority on here. How about a 'Hey, while you are in the process you should upgrade the springs, etc...' Instead of blasting the guy as a newbie on a suspention question.

Sep 30, 2008 | 08:24 PM

#15

vicsponjr

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Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 1,278

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From: Ridley Park, Pa.

I personally am happy with the performance of my bike and see no need to spend money improving on it. I would like a little softer ride up front, but I'm guessing the springs will soften up in time. Only have 6,672 miles on her right now.

I only have one question. Why don't you drink???

Sep 30, 2008 | 09:28 PM

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