Chrome Front End Kit
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Chrome Front End Kit
Has anyone installed the Chrome Frontend kit before? Or just chromed your forks with any other application?
How difficult is it? I have a lift and tools, etc. But my front end is not something I want to take chances with, so any feedback will help.
How difficult is it? I have a lift and tools, etc. But my front end is not something I want to take chances with, so any feedback will help.
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I am in the same place you are and I don't own the tool to reseat the diaphgram or whatever. Some say a coat hanger or wooden dows, but I am paying a indy one hour or so labor to take my front end down and but it back together. If I mess up an engine part its just going to cost me money, if I mess up a front end part its could make me airborne.
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I was nervous about it when I did it, but it's really not that hard. There are a couple "tutorials" out there if you do some googling and the service manual procedures aren't hard to follow. You don't need a special tool to install the oil seals. I used an allen wrench and hammer to lightly tap them in. Just make sure you don't put the seals in upside down, they'll leak like crazy... don't ask me how I know that 
. If you haven't bought the front end kit yet, see if you can find it on ebay. I got mine brand new in the box for $330.
. If you haven't bought the front end kit yet, see if you can find it on ebay. I got mine brand new in the box for $330.
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"Just make sure you don't put the seals in upside down, they'll leak like crazy... don't ask me how I know that "
-Dude, you said it.....I did my chrome front end myself and couldn't agree more with this statement. I have one seal in correctly, and one in upside down. It leaks like there's no tomorrow.
The only part that'll give you any problems is the 6mm allen head bolt in the bottom of the forks. I used an impact gun to get mine out, using a allen key or socket just rounded them.
check out this thread..... https://www.hdforums.com/m_940348/tm.htm
"-Dude, you said it.....I did my chrome front end myself and couldn't agree more with this statement. I have one seal in correctly, and one in upside down. It leaks like there's no tomorrow.
The only part that'll give you any problems is the 6mm allen head bolt in the bottom of the forks. I used an impact gun to get mine out, using a allen key or socket just rounded them.
check out this thread..... https://www.hdforums.com/m_940348/tm.htm
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It's no harder than anything else if you're mechanically inclined.
Manual is a must. While you're at it, make sure you use the SE racing fork oil when you replace, it is heavier and really does dampen the nose dive when you grab a lot of front brake.
On the flip side, I am distrusting of Harley Dealers and their "mechanics".
The seasoned, experiencedwrenches are not going to be touching simple add on doo dads. Those go to the newbies.
Manual is a must. While you're at it, make sure you use the SE racing fork oil when you replace, it is heavier and really does dampen the nose dive when you grab a lot of front brake.
On the flip side, I am distrusting of Harley Dealers and their "mechanics".
The seasoned, experiencedwrenches are not going to be touching simple add on doo dads. Those go to the newbies.
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