I want to replace my stock lower sliders with chrome ones, is it a difficult job(I have the service manual) what do I need for the job? tips, anything please......... I learned a lot here so far, figured I'd bring it here......... Thanks in advance....

 

Replace the stock Harley sliders with chrome sliders

 

Thanks man, Funny thing is I just watched all 3 just before I came back on here. They were very informative, thanks...........

 

Peice of cake! You will need a 6mm long Allen impact bit though.

 

Got that and an electric impact gun all ready to go. I just need to buy the sliders...... gonna make the seal setting tool tomorrow.......

 

If I could do it I'm sure you can. I got a chrome front end kit off ebay for a good price and did mine last winter I think and as I recall it was a pita. Big learning curve since it was my first time. The service manual wasn't alot of help except for torque values and fluid amounts. Online videos from other diyers were the most help.

As I recall I used a piece of pvc for the seal set. And I made some sort of jig out of 2x material to compress the forks when putting the bottom screw in. Memory isn't what it used to be but I'll see if I can pull up some pics to
refresh it.

I do remember that I couldn't find that 6mm socket for the bottom screw anywhere except at Sears and then I had to buy it as part of a kit.

Good luck.

 

This was my learning curve, too. I used an empty caulking tube and it barely survived long enough to get both done LOL.

As far as compressing the springs, I took my torque wrench, set it on the ground, put the nut & insert in the torque wrench, then used my body weight to push down and get the screw started. That made it a lot easier.

 

I put mine up against the wall and pushed with my body weight, seems to work ok. Getting the 8mm bolt started back in the bottom of the tubes is a pita, and like everyone says, you need a 6 mm 3/8" drive allen key, a long one. ( standard size ones don't reach all the way in the left side leg.

You need to use blue loctite on those bolts as well, you do not want them coming apart.

It's a pretty easy job, it takes more time to remove the headlight and tins covers than it does to pull the tubes out.

I took a shortcut, and didn't remove the tank to get to the headlight wiring harness plug. I just cut the harness at the neck area and resoldered it back together afterwards.

 

your service manual will show the complete dissasembly of the forks. you DONT need to release the springs. allen bolt, dust shield, and upper seal is all the further you need to go. top and bottom halfs will pull apart. re-assemble with new seals, and correct amount of fluid. i use screaming eagle heavy duty....NOT RACE VERSION. guy on ebay (rick9662) has great prices on chrome lowers, and several in the touring section have used him with great success. better than h.d. in quality....steve

 

I am doing the same thing right now.The new seal is real tight and its harder then hell to pull up on the fork tube is this normal and once I get the spring in and the cap will it help it move better.