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Dec 16, 2008 | 12:23 PM

#11

iclick

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

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Originally Posted by skratch

why don't you split the difference and go with the se heavy. its right in the middle. i just changed mine out last week and am very happy with the results. esp. on these sh!tty louisiana roads....

I agree and also ride on sh!tty LA roads. Like you I used the SE Heavy and it made a positive difference, perhaps a bit firmer but in no way harsh. Control is better and I no longer have a problem with bottoming as before. I would recommend this combo, and for anyone who merely wants to change their fork oil, go here and scroll down three messages. This procedure takes about an hour and is much simpler than the one described in the manual. Be advised that this procedure may not work with cartridge forks ('02-'05).

It needs to be emphasized that there are two SE fork oils, heavy and extra-heavy (racing). I can't speak for the latter, as I've never used it.

Dec 16, 2008 | 01:50 PM

#12

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

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Originally Posted by iclick

iclick, it was your post that made me want to change my fork oil early and to the se heavy. and i think it was easier on my road king that it was on your glide. to get to the fork caps, all i had to do was remove my headlight and the windshield. once i did that, the nacelle came right off and i had tons of room to work with.

thanks for being the guinea pig

Dec 16, 2008 | 02:30 PM

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max56

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From: The real N.CA (not S.F. Bay Area)

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Originally Posted by cfoster80

Ive got my lowers and cow bells off being powdercoated. When i put the front end back together how much oil does each tube take? Anyone got any tips like does using less or more fork oil make the bike handle better or anything like that? Last thing does anyone have preference on what oil to use (HD, PJ1, ect.)??

Please take some pictures of the powdercoated lowers when you've got it all back together.