Front fork rebuild question
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Front fork rebuild question
I've just replaced my forks and seals on a 2004 harley sportster xl 1200 custom. At the top of the forks (where the cap screws on) one of the springs is flush with the top, the other spring sticks out a a few inches. What am I doing wrong? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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This thread has a pic of how far they stuck out on my '05 and the OL's '04 Custom. I don't have a measurement, though.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...005-1200c.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...005-1200c.html
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How far did you break down these forks? Did you leave out the Top-Out spring on one of the dampers and that tube is being pulled out too far?
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Here is another thread that may help. I would redo the fork slider in question.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...placement.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...placement.html
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something is broken inside of the new fork, a bearing or spacer or something? A few small chunks of metal fell out and a small spring. Anyone know what these are? Can they be replaced or will I need to buy another fork?