HD Chrome front end installation question
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From: poolhall ma
HD Chrome front end installation question
I just got the HD Chrome front end kit for my 2009 Deluxe.
Do I need any special tools to install this kit? How long would you say the installation takes? Any advice or pointers?
Do I need any special tools to install this kit? How long would you say the installation takes? Any advice or pointers?
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Not a big job at all. The only tool that you may not have is a 6mm allen for the bottom bolt.
Just done a Road King and it took 2 hours and that is with a nacelle. So you should be able to do yours in 3 hours easily. Post here if you have any questions. May of us have done the front ends already.
Good Luck!
Just done a Road King and it took 2 hours and that is with a nacelle. So you should be able to do yours in 3 hours easily. Post here if you have any questions. May of us have done the front ends already.
Good Luck!
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Yea, don't worry, it's as easy as changing the oil.
I did alot of research on the subject awhile back when I was comtemplating putting my own on. Tip 1, don't read the service manual except for torque specs as it will scare you away from doing the job yourself.
I recall there was a great pictorial posted somewhere by a rider with an RK. Far easier than the manual makes it out to be. Lot of info online to guide you and you also have the folks here like Dustmaker.
Good luck. I got lucky or I should say the wife did. She happened to damage the forks on her Deluxe in a minor accident so the insurance company paid to have my still in the box chromes put on hers.
I did alot of research on the subject awhile back when I was comtemplating putting my own on. Tip 1, don't read the service manual except for torque specs as it will scare you away from doing the job yourself.
I recall there was a great pictorial posted somewhere by a rider with an RK. Far easier than the manual makes it out to be. Lot of info online to guide you and you also have the folks here like Dustmaker.
Good luck. I got lucky or I should say the wife did. She happened to damage the forks on her Deluxe in a minor accident so the insurance company paid to have my still in the box chromes put on hers.
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As was mentioned, you'll need something to seat the seal in the lower sliders. You can use a piece of PVC to very carefully knock the seal into the slider. I used about a 1/3 section of 2" PVC.
While you have the forks drained, you may as well put in new fork oil and make sure you put in exactly what the service manual calls for.
The entire job is easier if you have the bike on a lift.
While you have the forks drained, you may as well put in new fork oil and make sure you put in exactly what the service manual calls for.
The entire job is easier if you have the bike on a lift.
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I've put on a pile of chrome lowers. I do not use a seal driver or piece of PVC. I push the seals into place using a couple of blunt ended tools..wooden dowels work well. I do it this way, because I can do it without pulling the fork leg outta the triple tree.
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Good point. Main thing, don't use anything with a sharp point like a screwdriver or you will damage the seals.
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From: Virginia
Easy job, just make sure you follow the directions. The tool isnt necessary as stated above. Use a blunt end tool and youll be fine. You may also want to replace the cans and back plates at the same time. THEY ARE NOT CHROME and will looks like a half *** job if you dont replace them too, espcially the cans. To replace the cans you unfortunately have to remove the piece behind the headlight. The back plate isnt necessary to replace but wouldnt be a bad idea. Its not as visible.
Other then that, take your time, have fun, and post any questions.
Other then that, take your time, have fun, and post any questions.
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From: Virginia
Just notices you have the "kit". This may include the cans. Im not sure but if it did I wish they would of made this for my bike when I did it.
If everything is in the kit you might want to make sure all bolts are atleast polished. If not get polished or chrome bolts. May also want to think about a polished rotor while your at is. And spacers if not included.
If everything is in the kit you might want to make sure all bolts are atleast polished. If not get polished or chrome bolts. May also want to think about a polished rotor while your at is. And spacers if not included.
Last edited by Reino_79; Sep 1, 2009 at 12:49 PM.
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