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Sep 4, 2017 | 06:27 PM

flhchaz

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Fork cap

Anyone know if the fork cap bolt size is 1 3/8 on a 97 touring bike? Fixing to upgrade to progressive monotube. Looks like a pita to get the caps off.

Sep 4, 2017 | 07:07 PM

texashillcountry

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Actually it's a metric size but 1 3/8ths worked on my friends bagger when I had to change his fluid.
His was a '99 Street Glide.

Sep 4, 2017 | 07:08 PM

LQQK_OUT

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Yes, I believe it is.
This socket is a useful tool.

https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0139

http://a.co/cucDJTY

Sep 5, 2017 | 04:56 AM

Crashone

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I know a 15" adjustable wrench will work very well.

Sep 5, 2017 | 06:50 AM

flhchaz

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Thanks for the info. I plan on ordering the motion pro socket, but wanted to make sure t was the correct size. No way of getting an adjustable wrench in there with the inner fairing on.

Sep 5, 2017 | 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by flhchaz

Thanks for the info. I plan on ordering the motion pro socket, but wanted to make sure t was the correct size. No way of getting an adjustable wrench in there with the inner fairing on.

I had to remove the nachelle when I did mine on the RK.
Bows a good time to change the bushings etc in there. I was surprised at the amount of crud hung up in the bottom of the forks when I changed over to the RaceTech set up and cleaned them out.