Harley Davidson Forums

Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Front forks extremely STIFF!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:40 PM
Share
  #11  
tlb's Avatar
tlb
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,984
Likes: 8
Default
Your lowers have been changed, but it does not look like it has been lowered. I bet you have to much fluid in them or too heavy of a fluid. Drain them, replace the crush washers, be careful with the tube caps and trees, don't screw up the chrome. I like SE heavy in mine, but you may want to try regular fork oil from the dealer. It is cheap and easy to replace.
I like your head light.

Originally Posted by Robcat
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:46 PM
Share
  #12  
Robcat's Avatar
Robcat
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Default
Thanks for everyones input. It believe there is a fork oil change in my future from the sounds of things. A cheap fix for once, maybe, lol
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:24 PM
Share
  #13  
Greggle's Avatar
Greggle
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, N.Y.
Default
I concur. Not lowered.
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Front forks heavier weight oil or upgrade to progressive mono's
vern58
Dyna Glide Models
15
Oct 10, 2022 12:00 AM
Progressive drop in fork kit, what oil?
mshred
Softail Models
12
Mar 1, 2019 06:57 PM
20056 FLSTN Fork oil levels issues
flyguy9631
Softail Models
3
Mar 28, 2017 05:43 PM
More Fork Oil for More Dampening???
jimbo285
EVO
9
May 7, 2014 11:09 AM
Fork Help Please
Desertdog7
Dyna Glide Models
1
Apr 1, 2010 11:04 PM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Softail Models
View Next Unread
Deuce wheel help please...DEALER WONT HELP!!!




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:54 AM.

story-0
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-5
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-7
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-8
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE