installing chrome front end kit
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Cruiser
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From: Dover, AR
installing chrome front end kit
i am ordering a chrome front end kit from H-D for my 08 roadking, need to know if i need anything other than fork oil. are there seals with the kit? any advise would be appreciated
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Acworth, Ga
Get new seals! Get fork oil...and a bit of patience wont hurt!
Id also get a extra washer that goes under the seal...you can put it on top of the seal when driving the new seals into the new legs. You will need a piece of pvc pipe to drive the seals...hell ive used a split paint roller before...creativity helps
Id also get a extra washer that goes under the seal...you can put it on top of the seal when driving the new seals into the new legs. You will need a piece of pvc pipe to drive the seals...hell ive used a split paint roller before...creativity helps
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Southeastern Michigan
What Timvan says, + the service manual!
If no Manual - make sure you loosen the Damper screws at the bottom of the fork while the top caps are still on and in the triple clamps - the springs must be loaded.
If no Manual - make sure you loosen the Damper screws at the bottom of the fork while the top caps are still on and in the triple clamps - the springs must be loaded.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: N.E. Oklahoma
Long shank 6 MM allen socket for removing damper screws (hidden by the front axle until you get the front wheel off) --This is required & not easy to find so start looking now. Dont get the kind that has the rounded end on it becuse it will just spin and screw-up the allen bolt.
This is MUCH easier if you have access to an impact wrench (electric or pneumatic). Trust me --those 6MM allen bolts are very difficult to remove unless you have an impact wrench or a bro that has one.
Other than that have new seals available for the chrome lowers. Pay attention to what the others have said.
This is MUCH easier if you have access to an impact wrench (electric or pneumatic). Trust me --those 6MM allen bolts are very difficult to remove unless you have an impact wrench or a bro that has one.
Other than that have new seals available for the chrome lowers. Pay attention to what the others have said.
Last edited by uweldit; Apr 1, 2009 at 10:02 PM.
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