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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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Default servicing front forks
i'll have my front end apart to install my ricor intiminators soon...

wanted to take the opportunity to freshen up everything i can on the front end.

fork seals are on my list...but what else can be done?

theres no problem with my front end but id rather do preventive maintenance while its all apart than do necessary repairs down the road.

so, anything else i should check out/replace?
 
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Parts I would replace as well:

slider bushing (2) 46080-01

bushing guide (2) 46516-01

packing seal (2) 46615-06

dust seal (2) 46512-01

You'll find some video's on this subject over here:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/9291915-post3.html
 
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drill out your damper to increase oil flow as well bud... and rocket bobs top flush mount caps!
here is the how to on damper drilling
http://forums.streetchopperweb.com/7...ild/index.html




 
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Originally Posted by JRK5892
drill out your damper to increase oil flow as well bud...
JRK... I'm wondering how this might affect the performance of the intiminators?
 
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Those flush mount caps are sweet. Haven't seen those before.
 
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it is recommended when you install intiminators... racetech did it in the write up
 
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Originally Posted by JRK5892
drill out your damper to increase oil flow as well bud... and rocket bobs top flush mount caps!
here is the how to on damper drilling
http://forums.streetchopperweb.com/7...ild/index.html
joe the link came up bad?

can you try it again, you've piqued my interest
 
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http://forums.streetchopperweb.com/7...ild/index.html

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Originally Posted by JRK5892
it is recommended when you install intiminators... racetech did it in the write up

They were using Gold Valve emulators, Ricor does not reccomend drilling the damper rod because they gain control of damping by using a lighter weight fork oil.
 
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