1 3/8" socket for fork caps???

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Mar 13, 2014 | 06:19 PM

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mrfikser

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thanks, guys...just what I was looking for...

Mar 13, 2014 | 06:24 PM

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fat daddy

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Originally Posted by fordhd2005

If your talking about a socket for the caps on the top of the fork tubes, I'm not sure why you would need one unless someone before you torqued them down. The wrench that comes in the tool kit works just fine even if it does fit a little loose.

The manual calls for 60 ft lbs,that's pretty good torque. Buy the sip octet from jp cycle you won't regret it.

Mar 13, 2014 | 07:07 PM

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69cj

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A short 36 mm socket also works.

Mar 13, 2014 | 07:44 PM

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TWIN CAM 96

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JP Cycle 1 3/8 low pro socket made by Motion Ind. is what you need $15 if you need to work around a batwing fairing.

Mar 13, 2014 | 09:36 PM

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rob5r1

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Originally Posted by btsom

I got a big combination wrench at one of the cheap tool outlets for around $8 plus or minus a little. Don't have to remove the handle bars when using that wrench.

Me too. Amazon. First one I ordered was the wrong size. Went to return it and Amazon told me to keep it. AND they deducted it from my cc. But the new wrench was about $8. I wouldn't spend too much. It doesn't take a lot of force to get those off. Snap On is probably the best tools out there, but you pay for them........Harbor Freight will be fine for this task.

Mar 13, 2014 | 09:58 PM

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run1fsr

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Originally Posted by fat daddy

The manual calls for 60 ft lbs,that's pretty good torque. Buy the sip octet from jp cycle you won't regret it.

You are correct, the manual notes 60 foot pounds. However, I just installed monotubes, and needed to remove the caps. Sure felt less than 60 pounds to me, and my bike had never been apart before.