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[mjb765]

Just a question..I was think of the Progressive's for the front of my SESG and was told that you did not have to disassemble the fork tube/slider to do this--is that correct? Will everything that needs to come out be accessible with just removing the bolt at the bottom of the slider and removing the plug at the top of the tube? I don't think I would need to completly rebuild everything with only 4000 miles on the front end--unless it all needs to come apart anyway.

[Mr D]

         Mr.D,  look closely at the top of the lower fork bracket. it may be just deluded grease from the head bearing.

"at first i thought it was excess grease liquifying from the neck bearings. after many (10) times of cleaning and wiping excess grease from the steering neck by now any and all excess should have been removed. i even sprayed with a direct nozzle brake cleaner carefully up and down the upper left fork."

 

[Midnight Rider]

Just a question..I was think of the Progressive's for the front of my SESG and was told that you did not have to disassemble the fork tube/slider to do this--is that correct? Will everything that needs to come out be accessible with just removing the bolt at the bottom of the slider and removing the plug at the top of the tube? I don't think I would need to completly rebuild everything with only 4000 miles on the front end--unless it all needs to come apart anyway.

mjb...attached is the PDF file for installing the Progressive Monotubes.  To do it right the first time, I'd replace both seals and both bushings.  They are not expensive parts, and I've never been a big fan of using the same seals or gaskets over again, and especially on something like this that is a relative PITA to do in the first place.  New seals are just insurance against leaks, and the bushings really start wearing quickly due to the coating on them.  You'd just be ahead of the game by taking it all apart and cleaning/replacing, IMO.

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/pdfs/3081-008Mono-tube_cart_fork.pdf

[mjb765]

mjb...attached is the PDF file for installing the Progressive Monotubes.  To do it right the first time, I'd replace both seals and both bushings.  They are not expensive parts, and I've never been a big fan of using the same seals or gaskets over again, and especially on something like this that is a relative PITA to do in the first place.  New seals are just insurance against leaks, and the bushings really start wearing quickly due to the coating on them.  You'd just be ahead of the game by taking it all apart and cleaning/replacing, IMO.

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/pdfs/3081-008Mono-tube_cart_fork.pdf

I see you rpoint and normally I would agree without even thinking about it...but the bike only has 4000 miles on it.....would those seals really need replacing at that mileage?

[Midnight Rider]

I see you rpoint and normally I would agree without even thinking about it...but the bike only has 4000 miles on it.....would those seals really need replacing at that mileage?

Probably not, but I guess the question is do you want to take a chance and have to pull the forks again for a few dollars part?

[cahdbiker]

Mr. D, I had a miniscule amount of leaking on my left front fork. I noticed it at about 7K miles. I let it go until it started to leak a little bit more at about 12K. Fixed under warranty. I had to pay $50.00 deductable, but the charge would have been $312.29 if I would have had to pay. My real reason for the response is this : DO not use BRAKE CLEANING FLUID anywhere there is a chance it could get on your paint, even brake fluid will screw up your paint. Thankfully I know this because of prior experience on an older non HD I had not my 09. Just wanted to save you from a potential disaster if you got some on your front fender or fairing, etc. CAHDBIKER

[Mr D]

Mr. D, I had a miniscule amount of leaking on my left front fork. I noticed it at about 7K miles. I let it go until it started to leak a little bit more at about 12K. Fixed under warranty. I had to pay $50.00 deductable, but the charge would have been $312.29 if I would have had to pay. My real reason for the response is this : DO not use BRAKE CLEANING FLUID anywhere there is a chance it could get on your paint, even brake fluid will screw up your paint. Thankfully I know this because of prior experience on an older non HD I had not my 09. Just wanted to save you from a potential disaster if you got some on your front fender or fairing, etc. CAHDBIKER

Thanks