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Old Oct 13, 2022 | 11:16 AM
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Are you still liking them? I'm thinking of getting these.
yes sir, just did a 2,000 mile trip, and about 600 with the wife, zero complaints.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2022 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by hattitude
FWIW....

I used to either get the cap on on 1st try, or it seems I would have to fight through 4 - 5 attempts before I would get it on.... It got to be a pain in the hands...

Now I use a double headed (or double jaw) Bessey clamp, along with my fork vise... I get the cap on first time, every time, regardless of spring strength..



How long are the preload spacers?
 
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Originally Posted by Idahokid
How long are the preload spacers?

Ha....!

That Bessey Clamp will handle up to about a 30" spacer.... doubt they'd be longer than that.....
 
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I am trying to install a set in my 2019 Street Glide Special. in my stock fork upper tube there are some plastic piece inside that appear to be part of the upper tube. did you remove these items? i have contacted fox and they are worthless.
 
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Originally Posted by gaglione4
I am trying to install a set in my 2019 Street Glide Special. in my stock fork upper tube there are some plastic piece inside that appear to be part of the upper tube. did you remove these items? i have contacted fox and they are worthless.
If they are white pvc, chances are someone put a spring kit in it already. I know that progressive does this.
 
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