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Jan 24, 2014 | 05:24 AM

Turret_plug

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Fork sliders?

M getting ready to install some chrome sliders....... Got tools and all...... Just nervous. Even the service tech told me an ape can install these easily. Any tips/hints/suggestions before I destroy my front end? Oh yeah, dropping in a burly front and rear lowering kit as well!

Thanks for any help in advance

Jan 24, 2014 | 05:25 AM

Iceman24

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If you can swap both front/rear tires...sliders are a piece of cake. There's a YouTube vid on the entire front fork assembly, if you want to take a look.

Jan 24, 2014 | 05:29 AM

Turret_plug

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Originally Posted by Iceman24

If you can swap both front/rear tires...sliders are a piece of cake. There's a YouTube vid on the entire front fork assembly, if you want to take a look.

Is that the 2 part vid with the dude in his basement?

Jan 24, 2014 | 05:30 AM

Iceman24

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Yepper depper...breaks the process down nicely.

Jan 24, 2014 | 06:22 AM

grbrown

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Amy shows ya even a girly can strip and rebuild your forks, just visit HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal's website for their helpful videos!

Jan 24, 2014 | 06:29 AM

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The forks seals are the only hard part that require a special tool. Get through that and the rest is gravy.

Jan 24, 2014 | 06:34 AM

Iceman24

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^^^Easily fixed with a 2" dia section of PVC tapered at one end so you can use as seal press^^^

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Jan 24, 2014 | 08:37 AM

austinslider

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Originally Posted by Turret_plug

To hell with it...... I'll do it myself, you guys make it sound easy. Worse case scenario, I bring a box of parts and some form tubes to the dealership if I feel overwhelmed.

That would be me!!!!!