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Jan 16, 2017 | 07:41 PM

#21

texashillcountry

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From: Haslet Texas

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Originally Posted by glidein wide

I was going by what the manual said and shows in pic, but I'll take you're word. Maybe something to do with the years. It also says there is spring pressure on the softail plug but not the wg. I'll be cautious either way when removing

Oh there's spring pressure under the plug alright but the plug stops it from affecting the fork cap.
Same as your set up.

That's why I said that socket and a palm ratchet would make the job much easier.
I was talking about reassembly.

Jan 16, 2017 | 07:45 PM

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Imold

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Originally Posted by texashillcountry

This socket is expensive (you can probably find it cheaper elsewhere) but with it and a palm ratchet the job is much easier.
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http://www.adaptiveco.com/
Theirs is about half that price, or was, excellent fit and they shipped fast. Heavy black socket, like an impact socket. I only get the front page on their website now, but the phone number is there. Mine were so tight I used an air impact wrench, and that took them right off.

Jan 16, 2017 | 07:46 PM

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98hotrodfatboy

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A box end ratchet wrench is the cats ***......

Jan 17, 2017 | 11:52 AM

#24

Crashone

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If your seals are leaking why are you changing fork oil now? Tear them down and replace all the pieces in the assembly. Not just the seals. It really isn't that bad.
Also check your front rotor and brake pads for fork oil contamination if they have been leaking for awhile.

Jan 17, 2017 | 01:21 PM

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If your seals are leaking why are you changing fork oil now? .

He says he is changing seals ....... twice.

Jan 17, 2017 | 04:06 PM

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glidein wide

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So today I tried rubber in my vise and a open end 13/16" wrench and no go,I can see why might need that Socket with impact gun.
So Tex...your saying the manual is wrong about the spring tension with the wide glide? I will be on alert, if I can remove them.

Jan 17, 2017 | 04:12 PM

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glidein wide

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Originally Posted by Crashone

I think you missed a few posts.

Jan 17, 2017 | 04:18 PM

#28

texashillcountry

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From: Haslet Texas

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Originally Posted by glidein wide

If you use that socket and a rattle gun then the spring tension is easily manageable.

I have yet to pull apart a fork that didn't have at least a little tension on either the plug (big twins) or fork cap (sportsters).
It ain't a whole lot but it is there.