progressive drop in kit?
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Cruiser
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From: Lakewood, co
progressive drop in kit?
I got my drop in kit today for my 05 wide glide and about to install it had a question before getting to far into it. Do I need to drop the the forks all the way out of the triple clamps? I took the fork cap off and looks as if the top triple clamp is holding the spring down.
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From: Central Florida
drop ins
yes, make hook using a wire hanger. There's a video on there site that walks you through the process.
Cover everything and use masking tape to prevent scratches on the tree/forks/cap. Careful jacking up the bike, just take the wait off the front tire and watch out when popping the cap off. I loosened the cap with the socket then covered it with a shop towel and held on. When cutting the PVC spacer I recommend measuring just a bit over. Then place a piece of sandpaper down on a completely flat surface (workbench) to sand evenly to correct size. Good luck take your time. Clean the threads and be careful when re-installing the caps.
Cover everything and use masking tape to prevent scratches on the tree/forks/cap. Careful jacking up the bike, just take the wait off the front tire and watch out when popping the cap off. I loosened the cap with the socket then covered it with a shop towel and held on. When cutting the PVC spacer I recommend measuring just a bit over. Then place a piece of sandpaper down on a completely flat surface (workbench) to sand evenly to correct size. Good luck take your time. Clean the threads and be careful when re-installing the caps.
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Personally I would pull the forks and give them a thorough cleaning before putting fluid back in, just a little preventative maintenance that is not hard to do at all.
Have you ever changed the fork oil?
Have you ever changed the fork oil?
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From: Alberta, Canada
Compress the forks once you have the caps off.
Easier to reach.
I never had to pull the tubes when I put them in or when I pulled them out and thew them in the garbage...
Edit: could not set the SAG at all with the Dropin lowering kit. Too stiff, they look cool, but are only meant for a bar hopper...
Last edited by Gommee; Mar 1, 2014 at 02:42 PM.
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Take the bars off, unscrew the cap (hold on to them or they will shot up to the ceiling) , just like some one suggestedget a coat hanger bend it into a little hook and pull your old spring out , cut your spacer and drop your new set up in, I've had mine in for two years with no issues.
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Thanks 8541hog for the pic so everyone can see how our set up is. I'll give everything a go tomorrow it's way to cold here tonight to be out in the garage even with the space heater.