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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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Does anybody know what the cheapest, easiest way to get rid of the "idiot designed" cartridge type front fork on a 04 RG would be. Would like to be able to change fork oil without having to through a big ritual HD service process. Any suggestions? Thanks
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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PM Maineultraclassic (might be lower case "M"); he changed the parts to the same as in the right fork IIRC.

Alternatively, PM Dawg and get the parts list for the '06 and newer catridgeless forks.

Also, PM PhilM as I believe he changed the parts in his lower sliders for a performance improvement.

Good luck with your project.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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P/N: 45803-97 STOP, oil lock
P/N: 45838-77 BOLT, front fork
P/N: 45845-77 O-RING
P/N: 45859-77A RING, piston damper tube
P/N: 45890-97 TUBE ASSEMBLY
P/N: 45891-97 DAMPER tube assembly
P/N: 45892-02 SPRING, fork
P/N: 45933-86 SPRING, rebound
P/N 45875-84A (2) SEALS
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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You can also go with the newer 06 internals which would have some different PN#'s. Let me look to see where I posted the parts to that stay tuned....
 
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OK, Click HERE to download the picture and HERE to download the parts list
 
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Dawg, You the main man, thanks for the info it is muchly appreciated and will be put to good use. Ride Safe
 
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