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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Default Front Fork Seal Replacement

What's the best DIY tool for installing the front fork seals on a Road King? Swapping the stock forks for the chrome units on Saturday. I've already removed the old units and was planning on using a piece of PVC to tap in the new seals. 2" too big and 1-1/2" not big enough. A plumber friend suggested using a 1-1/2" coupler.

What have you used?

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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/4614656-post7.html I used the coupler and ground the edges down on one side on a grinder.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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I used the old seal and a wooden dowel to tap it in. BE SURE YOU OIL THE FORKS BEFORE YOU SLIDE THE SEAL DOWN. Ask me why. Good luck
 
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