Chrome fork lowers
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Chrome fork lowers
Ive been gathering parts, time to get some installed.
Ive never disassembled forks, but have always done my own wrenching.
Here are my choices:
1. DIY and choke through it.
2. Pull the forks and drop them off to be done.
3. Drop the bike off and have them call me when its done.
I have a local shop that does good work on Harleys.
Im taking all of December off, Vegas and some family time so no bike work 1 Dec -1 Jan. Time is an issue and Im slooooow.
Ive never disassembled forks, but have always done my own wrenching.
Here are my choices:
1. DIY and choke through it.
2. Pull the forks and drop them off to be done.
3. Drop the bike off and have them call me when its done.
I have a local shop that does good work on Harleys.
Im taking all of December off, Vegas and some family time so no bike work 1 Dec -1 Jan. Time is an issue and Im slooooow.
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I don't think it'd take that long to change out the fork lowers. I don't trust others with my scoot and the only time I let someone else work on it is if I felt it was over my head which hasn't happened yet.
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My dealer couldn't even put my stage one A/C on right. I had oil shooting all over my Rocker Covers. I took it off and had to replace the O rings they crushed.
They usually give the lesser jobs to the lesser qualified mechanics.
D.I.Y.
They usually give the lesser jobs to the lesser qualified mechanics.
D.I.Y.
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It's an easy job, and can be done in 3 - 6 hours depending on skill level. Definitely get a service manual. You can use your rear axle wrench for the top plugs, and a length of PVC for a seal driver. Pretty straight forward stuff.
It's an easy job, and can be done in 3 - 6 hours depending on skill level. Definitely get a service manual. You can use your rear axle wrench for the top plugs, and a length of PVC for a seal driver. Pretty straight forward stuff.
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I have done 3 of my own and some of my buddies. The right tools are a must and a service manual. Of course you have us to help you. Here are some pics of my SG forks I did.
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One more thing: The most frustrating part of the job is getting the tangs bent back that lock the front fender bolts to the forks. Use a long drift or a screwdriver from the opposite side of the wheel.
Also - remove the lower damper bolts before you relieve pressure from the springs. If you try to pass this step you'll only go back and put the spring caps back on. Some use an impact wrench???
Also - remove the lower damper bolts before you relieve pressure from the springs. If you try to pass this step you'll only go back and put the spring caps back on. Some use an impact wrench???
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Ive been gathering parts, time to get some installed.
Ive never disassembled forks, but have always done my own wrenching.
Here are my choices:
1. DIY and choke through it.
2. Pull the forks and drop them off to be done.
3. Drop the bike off and have them call me when its done.
I have a local shop that does good work on Harleys.
Im taking all of December off, Vegas and some family time so no bike work 1 Dec -1 Jan. Time is an issue and Im slooooow.
Ive never disassembled forks, but have always done my own wrenching.
Here are my choices:
1. DIY and choke through it.
2. Pull the forks and drop them off to be done.
3. Drop the bike off and have them call me when its done.
I have a local shop that does good work on Harleys.
Im taking all of December off, Vegas and some family time so no bike work 1 Dec -1 Jan. Time is an issue and Im slooooow.
BTW, chrome lowers is one of the sweetest things you can do to enhance the looks of your scoot IMO.
Last edited by 93+octane; Nov 18, 2010 at 09:29 AM.