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Feb 22, 2014 | 10:21 PM

drew1879@gmail.com

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From: Clinton mo

fork replacement?

Could someone with experience let me know if I should tackle this job. I want them black and have other stuff to powder so nows the time if I'm gonna do it before riding season. 2008 street bob by the way.

Feb 23, 2014 | 07:36 AM

jmpancoast

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Very doable if you have the service manual as a "how to" reference. Need a 12mm long allen wrench for the cap bolts located in the bottom of the tubes. 2" PVC pipe can be used to seat new seals. Large socket (don't remember size" makes replacement of tube caps easiest without damaging surface. Be careful of threads. Don't drop caps or cross thread them. Manual explains details for proper fluid level. Lots of old threads on here about sliders swaps. I am sure you can also find YouTube videos s well.

Good luck.

Feb 23, 2014 | 09:12 AM

Chasespeed

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From: WMass

Contact Joe @ the powder pro( sponsor here). Just ship him everything, and he'll take care of it.

Chase

Feb 23, 2014 | 09:19 AM

Mr Bentwrench

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmpancoast

Need a 12mm long allen wrench for the cap bolts located in the bottom of the tubes. 2" PVC pipe can be used to seat new seals.

What a coincidence! I was just getting ready to swap tubes and renew the seals this afternoon! So, it's a 12 and some 2" then.

Thanks!

Feb 23, 2014 | 03:52 PM

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The socket you need for the top is either 35 MM or 1-3/8 sae it don't really matter which one there very very close to same size. But i highly recommend you use a 6 point.