'97 FLHT fork removal
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Thanks im. I did just that
Well the fork tubes are out. Not without a struggle though. I pulled the inner failing (and found a broken brace). And unbolted the handlebars to move then out of the way so I could get a “drift” straight onto the top of the tubes. Those suckers were a little corroded and stubborn after 20 years untouched! Hopefully I didn’t bend anything beating them out of the top tree I’ll measure everything next time I am at it. Getting too cold in the shed tonight.
Well the fork tubes are out. Not without a struggle though. I pulled the inner failing (and found a broken brace). And unbolted the handlebars to move then out of the way so I could get a “drift” straight onto the top of the tubes. Those suckers were a little corroded and stubborn after 20 years untouched! Hopefully I didn’t bend anything beating them out of the top tree I’ll measure everything next time I am at it. Getting too cold in the shed tonight.
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
You'll need a 6mm long shank flat tipped socket to get those bolts out.
Do not, I repeat, do not use a ball end socket as all you will do is strip the head of the bolt.
Do not, I repeat, do not use a ball end socket as all you will do is strip the head of the bolt.
I don’t think you’ll need an impact wrench to loosen these though. Just use the right Allen key and your socket wrench.
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