Fork Suspensions
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Fork Suspensions
Looking to changing the springs in the forks of my sporty (XL1200 Custom). Any one recommend other shocks/springs then Progressive and are they hard to change out?
I was looking at these:
http://www.onestopmoto.com/product_p/hdps-fs-037.htm
I was looking at these:
http://www.onestopmoto.com/product_p/hdps-fs-037.htm
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Hi, is there a link or recommendation for a fork cap nut tool?
In particular, the tool and size for a Nightster.
Lastly, does the Motor Company itself sell this tool? If so, is that OEM tool the best to use?
In particular, the tool and size for a Nightster.
Lastly, does the Motor Company itself sell this tool? If so, is that OEM tool the best to use?
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tool
FORK NUT SOCKET
Use to remove and install top fork tube plug.
Eliminates possible burring of plug caused by
wrenches. Instruction Sheet No.2043-IS.
No.2043 - Use on all 1948 and later Wide Glide
models.
located on page #177 of Jims Catalog
Let me know if you find that tool elsewhere.
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You can swap out the springs without changing the fork oil. The steps you listed are pretty much it, but I wouldn't necessarily call it "simple". Depending on the springs, and model, sometimes compressing the spring and getting the cap back on can be quite a challenge. Personally, I would go ahead and change the fork oil while you have the caps removed. And if you are changing the brand of springs, most likely they will not have the same requirements for the amount of fork oil, or the weight or fork oil. This is based on the spring manufacturer. Not to mention, it will be pretty much impossible to pull the springs out, without a considerable amount of the fork oil coming out with them.
I purchased my fork cap socket on ebay. Jims tools does also sell them. Seems the cost is around $15.
I purchased my fork cap socket on ebay. Jims tools does also sell them. Seems the cost is around $15.
Last edited by SportyPig; Sep 30, 2008 at 11:53 AM.
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Link please
Last edited by FastHarley; Sep 30, 2008 at 06:30 PM.
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Sorry I don't have a link to that on ebay. It was well over a year ago that I purchased that tool. I suspect that if you do a search on ebay you'll find it. If not there, just an internet search.
<edited> just looked at your other post. That's NOT what you need at all. Let me know if you can't find it, I'll see if I can dig it up. Kinda busy the next few days here.
<edited> just looked at your other post. That's NOT what you need at all. Let me know if you can't find it, I'll see if I can dig it up. Kinda busy the next few days here.
Last edited by SportyPig; Sep 30, 2008 at 11:25 PM.