2008 Street Glide fork question

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Oct 15, 2019 | 04:01 PM

BigJack503

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2008 Street Glide fork question

I have a 2008 Street Glide and I'm installing chrome fork sliders. Does anyone have the size of the allen bolt at the bottom of the fork for the 41mm forks. From what I understand I will have to use an impact driver and the allen key will need to be 4" to reach the bolt. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Oct 15, 2019 | 04:04 PM

bikemike1963

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I believe it is a 6mm

Oct 15, 2019 | 06:03 PM

dawg

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Correct, 6mm and it can be a bitch

Oct 15, 2019 | 06:35 PM

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Correct, 6mm and it can be a bitch

How about a 6mm hex socket on an impact driver?

Oct 15, 2019 | 07:19 PM

sanman4ever

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I've switched several sliders out and it's 50/50 on the impact driver. Don't strip them. If there's the slightest issue go right to the impact.

Oct 16, 2019 | 03:24 PM

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Does the fork cap bolt have to be removed first before loosening the fork clamp/pinch bolts? Or can I loosen the pinch bolts and slide the entire fork out of the cowbell? Sorry for the dumb questions.

Oct 16, 2019 | 07:02 PM

sanman4ever

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Has to come off

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Nov 1, 2019 | 09:29 AM

grbrown

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I have removed the fork cap bolt and the 5/8 pinch bolt. The entire fork should slide out but for the life of me it isn't budging. Any suggestions to remove fork? Thanks in advance.

GENTLY drive a large screw-driver into the slot where the clamp screw fits (after removing it), to slacken the grip on the tube. Also use a fluid for freeing rusty screws if there is the slightest hint of rust between the tree and tube, as they may be stuck together.