Explain my decision?
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From: Rockford, IL
Explain my decision?
So after buying this FLHT, I have decided that the suspension needs some TLC.
The back was easy, searched thru some past posts and found that a set of progressives was a good bang for the buck. Wise choice because its all good.
Now, the fronts.
Its not holding any air, I hear the click for the anti dive, but it constantly bottoms out and rides like poo poo.
So, do I find the source of the air leak, change the oil and see how it is?
Do I just install some new springs and call it done?
I took the outer off, and I must say, I am a little intimidated by all that stuff in there.
I have done my searches, but I am still on the fence.
I am looking for the best bang for the buck and was hoping for something I could do myself!
The back was easy, searched thru some past posts and found that a set of progressives was a good bang for the buck. Wise choice because its all good.
Now, the fronts.
Its not holding any air, I hear the click for the anti dive, but it constantly bottoms out and rides like poo poo.
So, do I find the source of the air leak, change the oil and see how it is?
Do I just install some new springs and call it done?
I took the outer off, and I must say, I am a little intimidated by all that stuff in there.
I have done my searches, but I am still on the fence.
I am looking for the best bang for the buck and was hoping for something I could do myself!
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Reidsville, NC
First off what's better for you rebuild or replace? Which is cheaper, gives a better ride etc. It's all intimidating the first time. I am digging into mine now on stuff I've never opened up. Sportsters was my thing now I've got an Evo and learning as I go. But if ypu decide to do it yourself, the guys on here are great and will go out of their way to help you. They have pulled me through a few rough patches.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
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You can buy a rebuild kit from Dennis Kirk or JP Cycles. Open the manual and go from there. Have patience there is a lot of crap to wade thru but you will get it right and properly functioning that front end is a pretty nice ride.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Far NorCal
A lot of people put the Progressive Heavy duty front fork springs (for over 225 lbs) and 20 wt, which works real well. They are about $100 (J&P) and any shop will install them for 3 hrs labor or about $200...all done for about 300! With the fairing and all the stuff that's RR-ed I'll pay $200 any day.
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From: Bedford UK
If the forks are oil tight, the things that can go wrong with the air system are all relatively simple. The manifold on the top of the triple-tree has a few O rings and sealing washers, any of which may have a leak; there is a short piece of hose that may be split, or the clamps loose; and there is a tyre valve in the l/h end of the handlebars. If you bought new parts for all of those it will only cost pocket money! The only part I have replaced on mine, having owned it from new, is a valve.
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