Chrome Fork Install From Hell
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Chrome Fork Install From Hell
Putting chrome front end on my bike and it's been nothing but a comedy of errors. Brain just isn't firing on all cylinders I guess.
Latest debacle was installing the wrong screws in the damper rod. They were in the package with the fork seals and new copper washers so assumed they were new damper rod screws. Didn't find out till I went to install the slider cap on the axle that they were the new slider cap screws (axle). Like I said a comedy of errors and I'm the clown.
The screws are stainless steel and about 1/4" longer but the thread size is the same. I don't know what type of metal the originals are but they have similar torque specs of about 15 ftlbs..
Should I leave them or replace them with the original style screws.
Latest debacle was installing the wrong screws in the damper rod. They were in the package with the fork seals and new copper washers so assumed they were new damper rod screws. Didn't find out till I went to install the slider cap on the axle that they were the new slider cap screws (axle). Like I said a comedy of errors and I'm the clown.
The screws are stainless steel and about 1/4" longer but the thread size is the same. I don't know what type of metal the originals are but they have similar torque specs of about 15 ftlbs..
Should I leave them or replace them with the original style screws.
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I was trying to ignore what the OCD voice in my head was telling me but now you guys had to go and agree with it. That's 4 against one so looks like off they come again.
I like doing my own work but times like this makes me want to pour gasoline on the bike and set it ablaze.
Thanks for the help
I like doing my own work but times like this makes me want to pour gasoline on the bike and set it ablaze.
Thanks for the help
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but times like this makes me want to pour gasoline on the bike and set it ablaze.
Damn, Jimmers... It'll work out in the end and you'll love that shiny front end. No need for matches!!
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yep, It's going to look great and you feel better knowing it was done right.
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Thanks for the encouragement guys. I've had this thing up on the jack all winter and seems every time I touch it I screw something else up. Gonna get a good nights sleep and get a fresh start in the morning. One thing for sure. Before it's over I should be an expert on what not to do when installing a chrome front end 
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