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Nov 22, 2012 | 06:44 AM

FL-kruzen

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A silly question

I have my front end apart to replace the fork tubes and sliders. Between the triple trees there is two, (one on each side) big rubber groments that the fork tubes slide through. At first thought they appear to be there to prevent total bottom outs, but that can't be because they slide on the fork tube between the upper and lower triple tree. So, what are they for?

Nov 22, 2012 | 06:51 AM

hawg50

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From: longtown

fork stops

these are called fork stops.they keep the front end from turning too far in either direction.

Nov 22, 2012 | 07:55 AM

grbrown

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I am in much the same situation at present! Hawg has it, so remember to put them back on!

Nov 22, 2012 | 09:55 AM

mrfuji

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From: quebec canada

a silly question

hi .if i remenber right those 2 rubbers cylinders. have 2 fonctions.1 your tube do not hit the tank.2you have play between triple tree so you can go up-down to balance the front of your bike..if bike pull left. bring left down right up.my 2011 flhtc do not have those .may be new frame thing.they d ont even have the locking plate for the top nut on tree. they says use locktight. very stupid.mrfuji