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Hello all. I am ordering genuine OEM fork tubes for my 2019 883 after the left side has bent, and I am having some confusion on which part to order. Per the diagrams on Harley’s website, the fork tube is reference number 26. But, when you go to reference number 26, there are 2 parts listed. The first is part number 45500280 “Fork Pipe”, the second is 45500281 “Fork Pipe Comp”. Any ideas as to why they have the same reference number but one is a single number difference in part number? I’m sure they are the same, but just wanted to clarify before purchasing. Thanks in advance
Funny story. I have a 1982 Irinhead XLS and as I came to learn my fork tube is 2 inches longer then the XLH of the same year. Trust me I was surprised since I almost ordered a +6 which if I would have done would have in reality given me a +4, so I am ordering a +8 to get my +6.
What I was doing was Google searching my part and learned this tidbit about my XLS. I would google both part number and see if you can find specs and located the difference between the two. Might be an updated part or color. Heck, it might mean nothing.
Thank you very much for your help! that narrows down which one I need to order. Just out of curiosity any idea what the COMP stands for on the 281?
Thanks for your reply,
Yes, you need 45500280.
Sorry, I don't know what the COMP means as it isn't mentioned in the parts list that I have seen.
I used my computer to find the parts list, I've noted that you used your cell phone for yours, possibly that's why the parts lists are slightly different.
Last edited by Rob Roy's Revenge; Sep 21, 2024 at 06:27 PM.
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