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saldana9

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Fork install
« on: August 18, 2011, 08:10:26 AM »
Whats the proper way to install the front forks, I put mine back in and the bars are not straight when going down the road, they are at a slight right position. Or is this a different problem going on? It was fine before I pulled the forks out.
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Re: Fork install
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2011, 08:32:05 AM »
what kind of bike?
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Re: Fork install
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2011, 09:59:14 AM »
2012 roadglide
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Re: Fork install
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2011, 06:45:33 PM »
did you remove the forks completely from the neck or just disassemble them? need more info
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Re: Fork install
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2011, 11:29:54 PM »
pulled them completely off, i put in the progressive monotube lowering kit.
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Re: Fork install
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2011, 01:00:56 AM »
I installed the Progressive monotubes in my SERG last Friday.   That of course involved removing and disassembling the front forks.  Assuming that you reinstalled the forks correctly (I have no clue how you could not), I cannot understand why the handlebars would no longer be straight.  It was not necessary to loosen of the handlebars for this install.  I assume you did not.  If you did, that could be the source of your problem.  Can you give us any more facts?
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Re: Fork install
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2011, 07:14:32 AM »
Must be " In the water". I just installed The Progressive Monotube kit also, no problems. Also just recieved the 940's for the rear & will be installing them today. Very suprised so far w/ the handeling.
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Re: Fork install
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2011, 08:00:11 AM »
I have no idea why this is, I did this to many of my bikes. I did take the handlebars off so I could get at the upper fork caps with a socket.
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Re: Fork install
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2011, 10:14:26 AM »
Has anything changed with the fork lowers in the past couple of years?
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Re: Fork install
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2011, 04:00:39 PM »
nope, same same
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