Progressive Fork Springs Install Wrench ?
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Progressive Fork Springs Install Wrench ?
Hi, Just wondering what size the Front fork cap wrench is . I did this mod on My VTX by just swapping out the springs and can't for the life of Me remember where any big wrenches are for it. I may have used Channel locks 
, looking to upgrade to a socket . Will electric tape prevent damage to My chrome cap nut ? Will I have to loosen the fork bolt next to the cap to relieve the fork cap ? I red all the issues another sportster owner had with different length springs and mine are even so I have that going My way. And the spacers are going in full size . Just hoping to not make to much of a mess LOL. 65-70 and Sunshine the rest of the week, so today's the day to swap them out ....................WVleo
PS... I now have a HD 2006 shop manual thats written in English, but some of it may as well be Arabic because I am not that Mechanical
, looking to upgrade to a socket . Will electric tape prevent damage to My chrome cap nut ? Will I have to loosen the fork bolt next to the cap to relieve the fork cap ? I red all the issues another sportster owner had with different length springs and mine are even so I have that going My way. And the spacers are going in full size . Just hoping to not make to much of a mess LOL. 65-70 and Sunshine the rest of the week, so today's the day to swap them out ....................WVleoPS... I now have a HD 2006 shop manual thats written in English, but some of it may as well be Arabic because I am not that Mechanical
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Sportypig is suggesting one of these:
Notice the o-ring to prevent scratches and the rounded corners to help prevent cracking the chrome. It's a 1 3/8" socket that's shallow to allow working under your mounted handlebars. I think mine is from Motion Pro ("MP 08-0139" stamped on side) available through Denis Kirk, Drag Specialties, etc.
Notice the o-ring to prevent scratches and the rounded corners to help prevent cracking the chrome. It's a 1 3/8" socket that's shallow to allow working under your mounted handlebars. I think mine is from Motion Pro ("MP 08-0139" stamped on side) available through Denis Kirk, Drag Specialties, etc.
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Scuba that one is nice, but $80 was more than I spent on the springs ( it's 35mm from there website ) not sure if I could get that by " She who handles all the Money " LOL . The Ebay one is $30, but I'm thinking electric tape and a 6pt. 3/8"drive 35mm from Auto Zone hopefully for less than $20. Unless I can talk Scuba into heading up I-81 for a steak lunch on the grill tommorow LOL LOL ! ........WVleo
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temps in My Garage since the holidays LOL. Ride safe as the sun is shining the rest of the week here..............WVleo
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That chrome voltage regulator cover is a piece of cake. 10 minute job, including a beer break.
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Thanks SportyPig, It's not the chrome cover, but the chrome replacement ( H-D part ) voltage regulator. Seems easy enough but who knows LOL LOL !.....WVleo
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Really?? That's not too difficult either, but I think I may need a voltage regulator. If you want to get that stock volt reg off your hands, send me a PM.
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Scuba that one is nice, but $80 was more than I spent on the springs ( it's 35mm from there website ) not sure if I could get that by " She who handles all the Money " LOL . The Ebay one is $30, but I'm thinking electric tape and a 6pt. 3/8"drive 35mm from Auto Zone hopefully for less than $20. Unless I can talk Scuba into heading up I-81 for a steak lunch on the grill tommorow LOL LOL ! ........WVleo
Glad you found one. Too bad, I was thinkin' about that steak lunch. It's supposed to be nice tomorrow and I don't have to report for re-education until 4 in the afternoon.