Front Fork Removal
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Front Fork Removal
I'm getting my front suspension rebuilt in about a week, and the shop is charging me 4 hours of labor if I bring the bike, or 2 hours if I bring the forks. I have read the Harley Service Manual and the Chiltons manual a few times and think I will be comfortable removing them myself. In addition to the cost savings, I really want to learn more about the bike. Is there anything to look out for, or parts of it that may not be as straightforward as it seems? The bike is a 2000 Ultra Classic with the front air. Any tips would be appreciated.
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May want to strap the bike to the stand as well. Once you pull off that front tire, the bike will want to tip backwards due to the weight balance change. Good luck. It's not as bad as you might think so long as you have the proper tools on hand.
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A 2000 has air lines to the front and back suspension, good call on trimming them. Is a fork nut socket required due to the clearance? I would rather order it now if so, than when i realize i need it.
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If I took them off, I would rebuild them. The seal tool can be a scrap piece of PVC. Parts are plug and play. View YOU Tube. You're doing the hard part. They are doing the simple part.
Need a service manual for torque but you need that mainly for what you are considering.
One thing I am confused about is the air. I don't even see that option or parts on line for the front. How do you air the front?
Need a service manual for torque but you need that mainly for what you are considering.
One thing I am confused about is the air. I don't even see that option or parts on line for the front. How do you air the front?
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One = rear shocks 1= front forks
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Above the right saddlebag, there is a front and rear air valve. The front runs to the steering head then tees off into 2. Each end attaches to the top of the fork with a banjo fitting.
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If I recall, you will need a wrench to get the caps off without taking the bars off. "1-1/4 or "1-3/8 maybe 35mm
This may help a little
This may help a little
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