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Feb 27, 2009 | 05:12 PM

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wildrider

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thanks that gives me an idea of what i am up against. I do have a manual and do have some wrench skills.

Feb 27, 2009 | 05:31 PM

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Harleypingman

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Wild, it also helps to give the model and year of your bike when asking this information. For example, if your bike is an EG or RG, model years 2002-2006, it will have the cartridge in the left fork which is a different project than the newer, cartridge-less forks.

Good luck with your project.

Feb 27, 2009 | 07:14 PM

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bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

Depends on your bike. But do a search and you'll get some good poop. PM Darren, UltraKla$$ic, I know he did it and he provided pictures and complete guide on "How TO" He's a great guy, and I'm sure he'll help you out....

Feb 27, 2009 | 07:17 PM

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bigskyhd

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Here you go. Try this... and PM Darren (UltraKla$$ic)
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...nd-w-pics.html

Feb 27, 2009 | 07:24 PM

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RDKingRider

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The chrome forks sure make a big difference in looks. I know in the softail section they just did several posts on this and had some good details.

Feb 27, 2009 | 07:32 PM

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hojones

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I installed the front lowering kit in my 09 UC and was a piece of cake. Ordered the socket for the top nut from Pit Posse along with some other tools.

Feb 28, 2009 | 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Harleypingman

Excellent point, Harleypingman. I have a 2007 Ultra that I got a good deal on as a salvage. I asked the service writer here at the dealer about changing fork oil. He told me it had a cartridge fork. Checking here and at my indy shop the dealer guy was proven wrong. No cartridge fork on a 2007. So don't believe what some guy that works at a Harley dealer tells you. That is sad and scary.

Feb 28, 2009 | 07:32 AM

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Akitakoi

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I'm surprised to hear that it's not that hard, I was going to let the dealer do it on my new 09.
Maybe I'll just do it myself.
Along with the painted inner fairing and passing lamps,,,, again.