Chrome Front End
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From: Eastern NE
Gotta love those eBay deals! Good win w/the chrome fork set.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 286
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From: College Station, TX
Chrome front end installed. I have everything at home to do the rear swingarm. I just have to wait for X-mas to unwrap and install. The license plate relocate next, then Ride Wright wheels and trading my 28.5"ers for cholos. I can't spend it fast enough! Pics suck, but it'll have to do for now.
Hope Santa is good to eveyone! Happy Hollidays!
Hope Santa is good to eveyone! Happy Hollidays!
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Nebraska
I got my chrome front end off of ebay last year also. 140 shipped from some dealer up in Fargo ND. Softailgirl found it and posted it. Since the price was so low for the parts I did the dis assembly myself and dropped the fork legs off at my local wrench during the week and he charged me 50 dollars for putting on the chrome lowers. I did everything else and installed the legs myself then. I didn't think having a total investment of 190.00 dollars was bad for a normally 600 dollar kit.
Oh, that also included them putting in the Race Tech front end kit which I also got off of ebay for 230 dollars.
Congat's. Your gonna luv it when it's on there.
Oh, that also included them putting in the Race Tech front end kit which I also got off of ebay for 230 dollars.
Congat's. Your gonna luv it when it's on there.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Sydney
I won the bid on a new chrome front end kit on eBay last night. I got it for $202.50! Not bad since the stealership wants $550 for it. I searched and can't seem to find much information on install. If you have any advise, I'd be glad to listen.
I also recently got a chrome lower belt guard, chrome swingarm cover, chrome boomerang frame covers (not insert), and chrome pivot bolt covers. A couple of steps closer to the end.....if there is one.
I'll have the chrome fork cover for sale if anyone is interested. I already have the smooth one. Send PM if interested.
I also recently got a chrome lower belt guard, chrome swingarm cover, chrome boomerang frame covers (not insert), and chrome pivot bolt covers. A couple of steps closer to the end.....if there is one.
I'll have the chrome fork cover for sale if anyone is interested. I already have the smooth one. Send PM if interested.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...stall-pt1.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...stall-pt2.html
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: NJ
Here's a link to an install i did recently with photos. I only did the lowers but it should assist with the install and also how to remove the top covers. +1 on a manual for your bike.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...stall-pt1.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...stall-pt2.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...stall-pt1.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...stall-pt2.html
Edit: I have since found some online sources with torq recommendations of anywhere from 12-18ft lbs. Unless I find one in the manual I'm going to go with the 18ft lb recommendation by LACHOPPERS in their lowering kit instructions. I'm not comfortable using an air gun for tightening it as some suggest.
Last edited by jimmers1817; Dec 21, 2010 at 09:04 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Sydney
Where did you find that 30lb torque spec for the 6mm socket screw. I can't find a torque spec for it anywhere. The service manual has a spec for everything so I can't believe they don't have one for this screw. I must be somehow missing it.
Edit: I have since found some online sources with torq recommendations of anywhere from 12-18ft lbs. Unless I find one in the manual I'm going to go with the 18ft lb recommendation by LACHOPPERS in their lowering kit instructions. I'm not comfortable using an air gun for tightening it as some suggest.
Edit: I have since found some online sources with torq recommendations of anywhere from 12-18ft lbs. Unless I find one in the manual I'm going to go with the 18ft lb recommendation by LACHOPPERS in their lowering kit instructions. I'm not comfortable using an air gun for tightening it as some suggest.