Lower Fork Sliders
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Lower Fork Sliders
This weekend, I replaced the lower fork sliders on my 2005 Softail Custom with chrome ones and a chrome dust cover. Kinda spruces up the front of the bike.
Point of the post, I have the old sliders so if any of you Night Train guys wanted to take them and have them powdercoated, they are available. I'll let them go for $25 plus shipping.
Point of the post, I have the old sliders so if any of you Night Train guys wanted to take them and have them powdercoated, they are available. I'll let them go for $25 plus shipping.
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This weekend, I replaced the lower fork sliders on my 2005 Softail Custom with chrome ones and a chrome dust cover. Kinda spruces up the front of the bike.
Point of the post, I have the old sliders so if any of you Night Train guys wanted to take them and have them powdercoated, they are available. I'll let them go for $25 plus shipping.
Point of the post, I have the old sliders so if any of you Night Train guys wanted to take them and have them powdercoated, they are available. I'll let them go for $25 plus shipping.
So how did the exchange go. Any advice for folks.
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According to the part number, they fit 2000 - 2006 FX Softails.
The exchange was pretty easy. The instructions that came with the new sliders weren't much help. They referenced the service manual but fortunately, I had one. It took me several hours, but if I did it again, I could probably do it in about 45 minutes. Amazing thing to me though, the allen head bolt on the bottom of the sliders that frees the dampener is #6 metric. Had one so all was good.
The exchange was pretty easy. The instructions that came with the new sliders weren't much help. They referenced the service manual but fortunately, I had one. It took me several hours, but if I did it again, I could probably do it in about 45 minutes. Amazing thing to me though, the allen head bolt on the bottom of the sliders that frees the dampener is #6 metric. Had one so all was good.
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No, the slider tried to turn but I was able to hold a back up on it where the fender mounts with a thick cloth and a loose fitting pipe wrench. According to the manual, they suggest using an impact wrench but I would be afraid of stripping either the bolt or the dampner threads.
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oldgeezer, I am in the garage as we speak replacing the sliders on my 07 FXSTC. The dustcover looks like it just prys off with a little help from a flat tip screwdriver. Looks like I may damage the dustcover getting them off. Looks like new covers are $20, but using the old ones would save for a few beers. Can you tell me how you got them off? Or is it easier to just get them off and buy new ones? Thanks
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