Fork Cap Removal
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,125
Likes: 1,753
From: In The Woods, PA
On my 1997, I had to take them to an indy to get them apart. There was no way i was going to be able to get it done without destroying the tube. The indy has a hell of a time as well.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 302
Likes: 49
From: Gambrill, MD
I was really hoping that this was the problem, but unfortunately, no. I moved the tube up as high as it would go (and still leave me room for the wrench), but it still wouldn't budge.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 302
Likes: 49
From: Gambrill, MD
Nothing it stays in place.
Here is the socket I was talking about
https://www.denniskirk.com/H28215.sk...ent=JIMS+2043&
Here is the socket I was talking about
https://www.denniskirk.com/H28215.sk...ent=JIMS+2043&
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,065
Likes: 4,561
From: Haslet Texas
I don't pull that fork nut unless I'm changing springs.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 8,590
Likes: 3,361
From: Cental, MI
I bought the socket that fits that nut and I put it in a vice then hit it with a rattle gun.
Usually spins right off.
I protect the sides of the tube with two halfmoon pieces of pvc pipe (1 1/4" I think).
The only thing under that cap that gets changed is a couple of plastic split rings that are 99 times out of 100 just fine.
Personally I'd just change the bushings if they need it and install a new fork seal and call it good.
Usually spins right off.
I protect the sides of the tube with two halfmoon pieces of pvc pipe (1 1/4" I think).
The only thing under that cap that gets changed is a couple of plastic split rings that are 99 times out of 100 just fine.
Personally I'd just change the bushings if they need it and install a new fork seal and call it good.
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,065
Likes: 4,561
From: Haslet Texas
See post 18.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 8,590
Likes: 3,361
From: Cental, MI
Gotta admit... never seen one of them... Never needed one, but kinda cool someone offers one!!!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,889
Likes: 1,903
From: East Coast, USA
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 66,114
Likes: 51,403
From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Nice tool, have to add that one to the stash.
OP, thread # 2 all the way down seated into # 3 , make sure the tube is firmly pinched up in the tree or the vise with some soft jaws then smack downward on # 2 few few good whacks with that lead hammer then try the wrench. I have used a propane torch to heat the upper part of the tube a bit on a few.
OP, thread # 2 all the way down seated into # 3 , make sure the tube is firmly pinched up in the tree or the vise with some soft jaws then smack downward on # 2 few few good whacks with that lead hammer then try the wrench. I have used a propane torch to heat the upper part of the tube a bit on a few.