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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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Default Fork slider reinstall?
Just a quick question about reinstalling fork sliders. When you guys put them back together do you put a little silicone or something on the 6mm bolt at the bottom of the fork. When I took it apart it looked like it had some thread sealer or something on the threads. The manual doesnt say anything about it. Just wondering.
 
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Ive Used a thread lock on one, and buddy of mine used teflon tape and havent had any issues out of either.
 
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Yeah my freind used teflon tape as well and hasent had any problems.
 
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teflon paste.............Thats wut the HD dealers use
 
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I used blue thread lock on mine.
 
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