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Jul 10, 2015 | 03:57 PM

Garthen

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Fork Cans Swap

I have found a couple threads on this but not a clear answer. To remove fork cans can I just slide forks down and take off can? Is there a pinch bolt that secures can to fork? Thanks for the help

Jul 10, 2015 | 04:40 PM

Vernal

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Not sure if you mean the fork covers, Beer Cans, cowbells, or something else.

If it is the fork covers, beer cans... 2 little bolts at the top. The little holes you see are threaded.
Another tip when you ask a question let us know what year and model.
Good Luck

Jul 10, 2015 | 04:49 PM

Garthen

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Thanks Vernal

That might help if I said what bike lol

2011 Street Glide

Jul 10, 2015 | 05:00 PM

Vernal

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Originally Posted by Garthen

Thanks Vernal
Your welcome. While you have the forks off will you be changing the oil?
The picture are from a 2011 Manual

That might help if I said what bike lol

2011 Street Glide

Jul 10, 2015 | 08:44 PM

sanman4ever

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If you're going through all that I hope your changing out the lowers and refreshing the system with fresh oil as well.

Jul 10, 2015 | 09:53 PM

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1. Remove whatever fairing is in the way of the Fork cap bolts.
2. Remove the brake calipers (10mm/12 point) and hang them on the engine guard with zip ties.
3. Remove the 36mm (or something) fork cap bolts.
4. Loosen the two pinch bolts.
5. Using two people, slide the fork/fender/wheel/assembly etc out of the triple tree.
6. Replace your cow bells. (3/8?)
7. Using two people, slide the whole fork/fender/wheel etc back into the triple tree.
8. Reassemble.

Jul 11, 2015 | 02:48 PM

Garthen

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Thanks for all the help its exactly what I needed. Im powder coating my fork cans and fairing skirt gloss black while leaving my lowers chrome. Im trying break up the chrome allittle and I have seen a few bike likes this and really like it.