How To Replace Seals And Bushings On Harley Davidson Front Forks - 1987 And Up

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
  • In this video I rebuild the front forks on my 1999 Dyna SuperGlide, but the process is the same for most every Harley after 1987.
    #HD #HarleyDavidson #FrontFork #DIY #HowTo #Mechanic #MotorcycleMechanic

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  • @txsviking
    @txsviking 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm in the middle of doing fork seals on my 07 Dyna and glad I watched your video. I hadn't even thought about the bushings for the bottom of the forks. One thing I learned rebuilding pumps about crush washers is you can heat them up until they just start to glow (assuming they're copper) then quench them in water. It anneals them and makes them ready to be crushed again. I just wanted to pass this along. Great videos BTW.

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You now that's right I do that for my rifle brass on my reloads never thought about doing it for crush washers, thanks.

  • @paulgrindley8192
    @paulgrindley8192 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the video. This had exactly what I was needing to know. I'm working on a Vulcan and these HD forks are almost identical.

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We're glad to help that's what this channel's about.

  • @michaeltolley4326
    @michaeltolley4326 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK GOD!!!! FINALLY someone that sounds like me. And he knows his shit!!! Great job my friend!!!!

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the compliment.

    • @michaeltolley4326
      @michaeltolley4326 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the excellent content! I'll be tuning in here in east Tennessee. Keep it up brother. Thanks again!

  • @kurthuck2630
    @kurthuck2630 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wish you were near me in Wisconsin, hard to find a good cycle mechanic that work on older bikes! Got a 97’ FLHTPI that needs fork seals.

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If I wasn't so covered up I'd ride up there and help you out just for fun. It don't take much to get me to ride.

  • @rc51cbrguy
    @rc51cbrguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your your last 5 sentences! Thanks for the video.

  • @treytutor6343
    @treytutor6343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bout time you share that big brain and superior talents with the world!

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      how did you find my channel? My son does all the camera work and editing. All this is really for him. He wants to be an editor so I told him I would be the actor in the play. I will be at Memphis and May. I would love to hang out with you brother but I Don't have your number so I hope you read this.

  • @aa3nk
    @aa3nk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Man, you have a great collection of tools and equipment. My 2003 FLHTCI is having too much front end dive from front braking so I am looking into doing the front suspension service and git'r'dun while while the front wheel is off.

    • @patrickhollis5332
      @patrickhollis5332 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea mine is too I laid it down last week and I’ve noticed it’s diving hard but never changed fluid in it 09 and I’ve had it about 4 years now

  • @brianhealey2713
    @brianhealey2713 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good onya mate well explained Brian from Australia.

  • @gregkeller80
    @gregkeller80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I saw the subscribe sticker I just had to Lolol!!Great video.

  • @mirkomasini
    @mirkomasini 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks

  • @laurentruesdale4088
    @laurentruesdale4088 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im rebuilding my forks, 1988 sportster. Can't get the dampener out, the bile is a mess want to take completely apart to check and clean . Any suggestions on getting the dampener out? Thanks. Just found your channel, am subscribed now.

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you already removed the lower slider.

    • @laurentruesdale4088
      @laurentruesdale4088 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, seems to be stuck in the tube. I don't want to start hammering on it. Does the bottom " clip " that the bolt threads into come off? Thank you. Bike was sitting for about 10 years, building with my son.

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you removed the the threaded cap on the top.

    • @laurentruesdale4088
      @laurentruesdale4088 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have. I made a brass collar so I didn't have to beat on the bolt receiver. It was horribly rusted. Thank you for the help.

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you can get the spring out of the top you should be able to gently drive out the damper

  • @louismeyers5085
    @louismeyers5085 ปีที่แล้ว

    The manual say’s to put the tapered end in the tube first, does that mean the more compressed coils of the spring goes towards the bottom?

  • @michaelslawinski6449
    @michaelslawinski6449 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have a dyna fxdx 1999 with 41mm fork, single disc on the wheel on the left. Standard HD brake caliper will not fit the mount on the fork. most likely from a different model and can not figure out the oil capacity for refill. I am guessing wildglide. Any help would be appreciated

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That year model came with the floating caliper, in 2000 they went to a fixed 4 piston caliper with a floating rotor. Your right if it's 41mm than it's a wide glide and it takes 12oz type E fork oil. Is the caliper your trying a 4 piston.

    • @michaelslawinski6449
      @michaelslawinski6449 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DeathProofProductions you’re a star, mate. Best regards from Germany

  • @jimmyb7508
    @jimmyb7508 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the info

  • @lwc2009
    @lwc2009 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent vid... many thanks ...

  • @dougg5027
    @dougg5027 ปีที่แล้ว

    This may be a dumb question but to change the seals do you need to disassemble the whole form or can you replace the forks without removing it from the bike just by removing the lower?

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do it with just taking slider off

    • @dougg5027
      @dougg5027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DeathProofProductions awesome! Thank you for the quick reply!

  • @HouseWashingRick
    @HouseWashingRick 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will this work on 2006 HD Sportster Low stock forks

  • @michaelslawinski6449
    @michaelslawinski6449 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave, I have rebuild the fxdx and doing the shake down. On a bumpy road the front suspension, somewhere inside the forks, something is banging there. Have rebuild the forks completely and put new seals and oil in it. Should I fill more oil in it? The forks are 41mm, non adjustable.

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What color was the old bushing when you removed them.

    • @michaelslawinski6449
      @michaelslawinski6449 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DeathProofProductions almost worn, similar to yours in the video. ordered progressive springs already.hope This will help solve the issue.

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thats a good move. It's possible the sliders are worn out but yeah try the spring's first.

    • @michaelslawinski6449
      @michaelslawinski6449 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DeathProofProductions everything inside the fork is new except for the spring. I understand the lower short spring will stay in there and only the main spring gets replaced so no need to disassemble the whole thing. I would do it on the bike , just loosen the top fork bolts and replace the springs

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah it's easy.

  • @heathgray3340
    @heathgray3340 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What size is that chrome dust cover?

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There 39mm tubes but honesty I don't know the measurements for the covers.

  • @marcsenn6078
    @marcsenn6078 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How deep does the upper bushing go into the tube?

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Deep enough to get the seal retaining ring in the groove

    • @marcsenn6078
      @marcsenn6078 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DeathProofProductions I rebuilt everything perfectly whole rebuild kit and fluid now it’s so stiff barely moves any suggestions Ty great video

  • @matopendic8669
    @matopendic8669 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are this 2 holes next to bushing in bottom of tubes for?
    On one of my tubes these holes are open on other closed is that normal tubes are brand new.

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  ปีที่แล้ว

      I never knew exactly what they were for but there supposed to be on both. What brand did you buy.

    • @matopendic8669
      @matopendic8669 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DeathProofProductions harley fully adjustable fork kit

    • @DeathProofProductions
      @DeathProofProductions  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry for delay been tied up. They should have them to.