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Tourer
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From: Missouri
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From: anacoco, la
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much better than the hd chrome versions. all that 'sandblasted' area is machined out so the fork is smooth all the way around, not just on the part that faces outward.
much better than the hd chrome versions. all that 'sandblasted' area is machined out so the fork is smooth all the way around, not just on the part that faces outward.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
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***** Shiny or Ness legs, but the stock forks are pretty homely with or without the reflectors. Removing the reflectors is among the first things I do to a new bike.
Consider it an opportunity to upgrade your front suspension.
Consider it an opportunity to upgrade your front suspension.
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Funny my front fork reflectors also "fell off" right after I brought the bike home for the first time - talk to ***** about getting them Chromed, not a hard job and while you have it apart you may want to upgrade the front suspension...I went with a Progressive Mono-tube set-up.....
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From: Prescott, AZ
I bought a 2015 'Low' hated the low/STIFF front end. Bought a pair of (take off) lowers for $45 - got the Chromed for $150 - then bought the needed internal parts from Boardtracker - easy swap - front forks now look and feel great. I did upgrade the springs to Progressive - not mono cart - did not drink that coolaid, lol.
Front lowers do look nice chromed but will cost you - R&R is easy
Front lowers do look nice chromed but will cost you - R&R is easy
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2005
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From: Minden LA
The front reflectors fell off my street glide today. Really makes the "sandblasted" section of the front forks stand out (pic).
forks
Anybody have any luck polishing this out?
Thanks,
Rat
forks
Anybody have any luck polishing this out?
Thanks,
Rat
I got a 3m headlight restoration kit and a 1/4" drill. Took off my wheel and fender. Sanded the forks and then polished with simichrome. Took about two hours
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Cruiser
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From: Terlton, Ok
The clearcoat sands off easily. I didn't even pull the wheels when I did mine. One warning, if you ever have to deal with salt of the roads in the winter, you don't want to do this. Road salt will attack the bare aluminum, and you'll have to polish them again and again. Mine were shiny like Jax's picture when I first did them, I need to get off of my butt and polish them.