See no spacer And it looks like the spring up needs to come out correct?
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Correct, I used a socket and long 1/2" extension for leverage to screw the cap back on.

 

Ok thanks Mike. And according to the progressive instructions no cutting of the
Supplied spacer is needed. I'm going to call their tech support to verify. But is say for my year see note 5 which says proper spacer provided so looks like I'm good

 

Called their tech support and it looks like with the cap off and the forks fully extended (bike jacked up obviously) put the new spring in then the washer then the spacer. And the spacer should stick out of the fork about 3/4 to 1/2 inch. 3/4 giving you a slightly stiffer ride then the 1/2 inch. Sound like what you did Old Mike?

 

Sounds about right, I'd go 3/4" and #10 oil.

 

Thanks Mike I will report back when I'm done and hopefully after the weather will be nicer to give it a good test ride

 

Mike one more thing. Did you use the same stock height kit that I am using? 11-1132. Because I know that fits 03 and 04 lowriders?

 

Also what size socket just went though all mine looks like this is the only size I don't have.
Thanks again.

 

A trick I learned back in my sport-touring days is to mark the fork caps with a felt tip pen to indicate where the threads start to mate up with the fork tubes (when the old springs are already removed). Having this alignment really makes it a lot easier to get the caps started back on without a lot of unnecessary turning while getting everything back together.
I'll probably switch to progressive lowering springs this winter to take an inch out of the front and refill with #10 oil.
Y'all ride safe.

 

Sounds like a good idea. I had to order the socket today and the dyna jack adaptors for my sears red MC jack. So when then all gets here i will get started.
Btw. The book says the stock fork oil is type E. but can't find any reference to the
Weight that is used at the factory. Guess I will just get 10wt and call it a day