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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Default Lower legs.
I know this has been posted before but I can't seem to get a straight answer when I search for it so here it comes again.

All I want to do is remove the lower legs so I can polish them.

I have a 04 Heritage Classic.

Is the 6mm screws/bolts above the axle the only thing that has to be removed to take off the lower legs?

I know you have to remove the snap ring and the oil and all the other obvious parts.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Thats it, I would replace the seals while your at it.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Use an air impact wrench when removing the 6mm allen bolts. It's alot easier.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Use an air impact wrench when removing the 6mm allen bolts. It's alot easier.
+1 on the impact wrench. You also need a long 6 mm wrench.
 
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I guess you still have to take off the fork cap bolts to put new oil back in or is there a way around that?
 
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Yes, remove top caps to refill.

Polished mine without removing lowers. Just remove fender and front tire. You must be doing something else also.
 
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No just figured it would be easier to do w/ them off the bike. But is seems like it would be just as much of a hassle to take them off.
 
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