2008 ultra fork rebuild kit question
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Cruiser
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2008 ultra fork rebuild kit question
Ok people. I have finally got my rear shocks figured out. I am on a bit of a budget. So, I went after the shock oil. Only drained out about 6 oz of oil from both shocks. They held vacuum and pressure good. So filled with 10oz of oil. Rode it 100 miles today and checked for leaks. No leaks. Wow, what a difference that made !!!!!!!!!! Completely happy with them now.
So now, I would like to go after the front forks.
A little background. 2008 ultra classic. I rarely ever ride 2 up anymore and am on a bit of a budget. I do not want to lower the front any. Just want a full rebuild kit.
So, what suspension kit/manufacturer do you recommend? I have been looking at Progressive. But wanted to get some input from people that has messed with this stuff.
Thank you
So now, I would like to go after the front forks.
A little background. 2008 ultra classic. I rarely ever ride 2 up anymore and am on a bit of a budget. I do not want to lower the front any. Just want a full rebuild kit.
So, what suspension kit/manufacturer do you recommend? I have been looking at Progressive. But wanted to get some input from people that has messed with this stuff.
Thank you
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My plan is to 10 weight this summer to see if want 15. Some people mix 10 and 15. Then do progressive springs over winter. About $130 for springs. Mine is 2007. So at that age I'll probably do seals up because it is so old. As your 2008 is.
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If the seals are not leaking. I would leave them alone. I have several bikes that are from 24 to 20 years old and still have the original seals. They will let you know when it's time to change them. Short of a catastrophic damage to the fork tube causing massive leakage, a fork seal will just start to seep and give you plenty of warning that it's time for replacement. Just my 2 nickels of advice.
Yes, mixing 10 & 15 will give you 12.5 wt. Just make sure you stick to the same brand so there is no incompatibility. Or, just for the hell of it - Try ATF+4. Works the treat on my bikes.
Yes, mixing 10 & 15 will give you 12.5 wt. Just make sure you stick to the same brand so there is no incompatibility. Or, just for the hell of it - Try ATF+4. Works the treat on my bikes.
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Just putting fresh fluids in the forks will make a difference. I would go with Screaming Eagle heavy fork oil or 10-12 weight maxima is easy to find at metric shops.
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I think the oil change is going to be the start. See how it goes.
Not knowing how much and what was put in it, if ever. I will start from fresh with new oil.
Thanks every one.
Not knowing how much and what was put in it, if ever. I will start from fresh with new oil.
Thanks every one.
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Good place to start