Slider Replacement
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Slider Replacement
Right guys,
I just received my new HD chrome fork sliders for my 98 FXSTC. I've got new drain screws and washers, a new billet fork slider dust cover and fresh fork oil, but what else do I need to effect the changeover? By this I mean what seals and/or bushings? I've got a manual which I'll be disecting and I'll be doing the work myself but I've never torn into the forks before.
Cheers.
I just received my new HD chrome fork sliders for my 98 FXSTC. I've got new drain screws and washers, a new billet fork slider dust cover and fresh fork oil, but what else do I need to effect the changeover? By this I mean what seals and/or bushings? I've got a manual which I'll be disecting and I'll be doing the work myself but I've never torn into the forks before.
Cheers.
Road Warrior
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From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
RE: Slider Replacement
I'd replace the seals and bushings. Upper slider bushing, lower slider bushing, slider seal. One each for each side.
Oh, I'd also get 2 new "socket bolts". The ones that hold the damper tube to the slider. You'll booger the old ones up when you remove them. I wouldnt try it without an impact.
Oh, I'd also get 2 new "socket bolts". The ones that hold the damper tube to the slider. You'll booger the old ones up when you remove them. I wouldnt try it without an impact.
Road Master
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From: Columbus, OH
RE: Slider Replacement
You will need a piece of 2"pvc pipe to use as a seal driver, just split it down the middle and oil it for ease of getting it on and off. I just used my old seals, they weren't leaking, so I used them, no problems. I highly recommend the impact to remove thesocket screws at the bottom of the fork, I made a tool to remove them. I cut off an allen wrech and stuck it in a socket, but you can buy those long socketed allens too. It's a fairly easy job......here's what it looks like when finished........
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