Lower Front Shock Sliders - Easy to install?
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Lower Front Shock Sliders - Easy to install?
I want to replace both the upper and lower front shock sliders with chrome ones. I have the service manual and there appears to be alot of parts inside the front shocks. How difficult is this job and will I need any specialized tools to do this job correctly. Thanks in advance!
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Be careful how you read the manual. It is essentially telling you how to completlely dissasemble the front end shocks/sliders which is not really the case when changing the sliders.
You will need a long straight 6mm allen key. I used one with a socket end and attached it to an air gun.
Did mine 2 winters ago.
Mike
You will need a long straight 6mm allen key. I used one with a socket end and attached it to an air gun.
Did mine 2 winters ago.
Mike
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I'll let you know as soon as I put my Ricor intiminators in mine. I suggest getting some of these and putting them in while you have the forks apart. And of course I can get them for you. they are not too expensive and will improve the quality of your ride greatly.
Drew
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1) Lower sliders.
Amy will show you how to properly rebuild your forks and if you wish to substitute your OEM parts for modified parts than do so. Amy volunteered her time to show you how to to do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjSI_VPmFl0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Pyh4mqUYU
Amy will show you how to properly rebuild your forks and if you wish to substitute your OEM parts for modified parts than do so. Amy volunteered her time to show you how to to do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjSI_VPmFl0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Pyh4mqUYU
Last edited by FastHarley; Sep 3, 2010 at 04:51 PM.
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Just did mine 3 days ago. The service manual will put a scare into you because it breaks things down completely. All you do is remove the brake caliper, front wheel, and then remove the allen at the bottom of the sliders. Have a pan under the slider to catch the oil once the allen's removed. With the allen out you can pull down on the slider and then you'll see the snap ring at the top of the slider. Remove it and then you'll be able to give the slider a few up and down pulls to separate it from the seal and slide it off. Do a search for replacing sliders, there are a few good writeups with pics.
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The first time I did it I was worried sick. It turned it out to a pretty easy job. I've done all my friends rides since. Just do some research and you will be fine. If your not changing springs it should be really easy.
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