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How did you compress the spring to get the top cap back on?
OP, great job. That aircraft paint stripper is some gnarly stuff for sure!
pgreer, I watched a video and picked up a tip from a guy that clicked . He said with it all apart and no spring pressure to fight, put the cap on the fork, slowly turn until the threads just start to engage. Use a Sharpie on fork and cap, so when youre ready with pressure, you have the starting point when its going to catch. I liked that idea
OP, great job. That aircraft paint stripper is some gnarly stuff for sure!
pgreer, I watched a video and picked up a tip from a guy that clicked…. He said with it all apart and no spring pressure to fight, put the cap on the fork, slowly turn until the threads just start to engage. Use a Sharpie on fork and cap, so when you’re ready with pressure, you have the starting point when it’s going to catch. I liked that idea…
Thanks. I installed chrome lowers last year and struggled getting the top cap started on my 2018 RG. I've done earlier models, like my 2013 RG and was easily able to start the cap by hand.
I ended up using a piece of all thread with a few larger washers in the upper tree to push the cap down enough to start it with the tube clamped in the lower tree only. In the second picture below the long nut fit in the top cap providing a way to turn it to get it started, holding things in place as I tightened the top nut on the all thread to push the cap down. It was crude but it worked. I was hoping there was an easier way, but I was not able to get the top nut started by hand.
Thanks. I installed chrome lowers last year and struggled getting the top cap started on my 2018 RG. I've done earlier models, like my 2013 RG and was easily able to start the cap by hand.
I ended up using a piece of all thread with a few larger washers in the upper tree to push the cap down enough to start it with the tube clamped in the lower tree only. In the second picture below the long nut fit in the top cap providing a way to turn it to get it started, holding things in place as I tightened the top nut on the all thread to push the cap down. It was crude but it worked. I was hoping there was an easier way, but I was not able to get the top nut started by hand.
Paul
the op upgraded his suspension to pro action. Their springs are shorter but stiffer and they have you cut the tubes even with the top of the fork, so you only have to compress the springs 1/4inch or so to get them started. It is way easier than trying to stuff the stock parts back in.
Took it out for a short spin this morning. Its definitely stiffened up the front but not to the point its harsh. Brake dive is all but gone unless I force it. It sucks up bumps and cracks in the road without a thought. All in all I say it was worth my money.
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