Changing the Fork oil.
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Changing the Fork oil.
Hello all,
I like to do some maintenance on my own (typically fluid changes). My question is, are all softails basically the same? I have a 2005 Fatboy 15 year anniversary and want to change the Fork oil. I saw a 2013 Softail Deluxe video and it shows removing the top Fork tube cap/nut then removing the drain screw at the bottom of the fork. After the oil drains, add the oil slowly. are both models the same? is that all there is to it ? I appreciate any information.
Thanks,
I like to do some maintenance on my own (typically fluid changes). My question is, are all softails basically the same? I have a 2005 Fatboy 15 year anniversary and want to change the Fork oil. I saw a 2013 Softail Deluxe video and it shows removing the top Fork tube cap/nut then removing the drain screw at the bottom of the fork. After the oil drains, add the oil slowly. are both models the same? is that all there is to it ? I appreciate any information.
Thanks,
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Hello all,
I like to do some maintenance on my own (typically fluid changes). My question is, are all softails basically the same? I have a 2005 Fatboy 15 year anniversary and want to change the Fork oil. I saw a 2013 Softail Deluxe video and it shows removing the top Fork tube cap/nut then removing the drain screw at the bottom of the fork. After the oil drains, add the oil slowly. are both models the same? is that all there is to it ? I appreciate any information.
Thanks,
I like to do some maintenance on my own (typically fluid changes). My question is, are all softails basically the same? I have a 2005 Fatboy 15 year anniversary and want to change the Fork oil. I saw a 2013 Softail Deluxe video and it shows removing the top Fork tube cap/nut then removing the drain screw at the bottom of the fork. After the oil drains, add the oil slowly. are both models the same? is that all there is to it ? I appreciate any information.
Thanks,
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Thats it. Get the front end off the ground to unload pressure. May want to consider replacing rubber seals just under the fork nuts as well. Mine wasn't sealing and fluid turned bad after one season on the left fork. Probably due to condensation.
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Great, Thats what I thought. I appreciate the response. and yes I will replace the rubber seal under the fork nuts.
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Let's see some pictures!
I'm from Virginia as well, and traded away my 2005 Anniversary Edition Fat Boy and still miss her to this day. Would love to see another second gen. grey ghost!
I'm from Virginia as well, and traded away my 2005 Anniversary Edition Fat Boy and still miss her to this day. Would love to see another second gen. grey ghost!
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softails are so easy to work on that they've spoiled me for other bikes. That's a major reason I've never moved "up" to a bagger. Even a routine fork oil change is a major project on a bagger compared to my old Softail.
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