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Feb 14, 2009 | 03:20 PM

jjwin98

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I just ordered the drop in kit and 412 rear 11 " anything i should know about the front drop in kit
with the install. my bike has about 6000 miles should I change the fork oil while it is apart or is it not worth the $$$ with only 6000 miles
by the way it is a 06 street bob

Feb 14, 2009 | 03:30 PM

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Change the fork oil while you are at it. Clean, new oil= good.

Feb 14, 2009 | 03:53 PM

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15 or 20 wt oil depending on how firm you want it.20 is firmer than 15 which is firmer than 10 etc.

Feb 15, 2009 | 07:33 AM

jamesrgarner

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I installed 440's and new front springs at 5,000 miles. I replaced the oil, why not since you're already there and the oil cost a lot less than the springs.