I wonder if he ever figured out that the top bolt he pulled off the fork is just to secure the fork to the tripple tree, to install this kit all you gotta do is remove that same bolt. Loosen up the pinch bolts and the fork slides down giving you access to the actual fork cap that compresses the springs. He had the right kit for the job, but that top bolt is misleading and a lot of people make this mistake
Apparently not until I removed the bolt. It was sold as a drop in spring for a deuce when I ordered it and I watched their 3 minute video. Seemed easy enough till I realized a drop in wasn’t happening. That’s how you learn, by making mistakes. 😎
@@npsocal Nope, a drop in lowering spring kit means you should only have take off the fork caps and “Drop In” the springs without disassembly of the forks. Bought mine from progressive because they were sold for my model. short story is it’s not possible to do a drop in on an ‘03 Deuce. Thanks for watching, ride safe. 🤘🏼
30 minutes? Not in my garage. It takes me that long just to get my first round of cussing and looking for specialty tools together. Just did this job and a steering head rebuild to my 2000 Deuce this weekend. I did Progressive monotubes. Love them!!! Instant improvement in front end dive while stopping.
Yeah man, that’s because they weren’t actually drop in. The lowering springs for my bike require removal of the front wheel, fork legs, etc. I called progressive before I ordered those drop ins and they confirmed they would work for my ‘03. I’ll be sure to include wrench hunting in the time on the next one. That takes me at least an hour 😂. I appreciate you watching.
@@speeddemonsion1505 And I made one small mistake putting my front end together. I put it all back together without installing my headlight back on the triple tree. Don't do that. 😂 I had to unbolt the fork tubes, loosen the pinch bolts, and let the whole mess slip down far enough to sneak the wires through the gap. You're going to love your progressives.
@@SparyZWanTuhNayHo can’t tell you how many times I’m laser focused and 2 steps away from finishing up then I’m staring at a part I should have re-installed 20 steps back. It’s part of our love for our machines. Definitely makes it feel more rewarding when you do get out on the open road with them. 🤘🏼😎
Man tell me about it. I ordered it from progressive, entered all my bike details and and the site said it was a drop in for a Deuce. Oh well live and learn. 😂🤘🏼 at least they gave me my money back
@@speeddemonsion1505 I love the video You Tube peoples love when we are honest, you get more follower and repest, I trade stock market for a living I post good day and bad day gain and loss. Most peoples only show the gain and not the loser.
I wonder if he ever figured out that the top bolt he pulled off the fork is just to secure the fork to the tripple tree, to install this kit all you gotta do is remove that same bolt. Loosen up the pinch bolts and the fork slides down giving you access to the actual fork cap that compresses the springs. He had the right kit for the job, but that top bolt is misleading and a lot of people make this mistake
Apparently not until I removed the bolt. It was sold as a drop in spring for a deuce when I ordered it and I watched their 3 minute video. Seemed easy enough till I realized a drop in wasn’t happening. That’s how you learn, by making mistakes. 😎
@@speeddemonsion1505 drop in means you drop it in AFTER you pulled the fork tubes
@@npsocal Nope, a drop in lowering spring kit means you should only have take off the fork caps and “Drop In” the springs without disassembly of the forks. Bought mine from progressive because they were sold for my model. short story is it’s not possible to do a drop in on an ‘03 Deuce. Thanks for watching, ride safe. 🤘🏼
I think he needs a bigger ratchet.
Thaks for this video and the comments. Im going fwd with the purchased of this kit after reading that it is doable.after al lin comment section
30 minutes? Not in my garage. It takes me that long just to get my first round of cussing and looking for specialty tools together. Just did this job and a steering head rebuild to my 2000 Deuce this weekend. I did Progressive monotubes. Love them!!! Instant improvement in front end dive while stopping.
Yeah man, that’s because they weren’t actually drop in. The lowering springs for my bike require removal of the front wheel, fork legs, etc. I called progressive before I ordered those drop ins and they confirmed they would work for my ‘03. I’ll be sure to include wrench hunting in the time on the next one. That takes me at least an hour 😂. I appreciate you watching.
@@speeddemonsion1505 And I made one small mistake putting my front end together. I put it all back together without installing my headlight back on the triple tree. Don't do that. 😂 I had to unbolt the fork tubes, loosen the pinch bolts, and let the whole mess slip down far enough to sneak the wires through the gap. You're going to love your progressives.
@@SparyZWanTuhNayHo can’t tell you how many times I’m laser focused and 2 steps away from finishing up then I’m staring at a part I should have re-installed 20 steps back. It’s part of our love for our machines. Definitely makes it feel more rewarding when you do get out on the open road with them. 🤘🏼😎
Your bike looks amazing!
Thank you so much. I’m just getting started. Stay tuned!
Maybe droppin for a Dyna or Sportster!
Man tell me about it. I ordered it from progressive, entered all my bike details and and the site said it was a drop in for a Deuce. Oh well live and learn. 😂🤘🏼 at least they gave me my money back
No, no it's not. 🙂
Hi dad ❤️
Hey babe, tell me what you learned from this video? Lol 😂
Dude you panicked for nothing
Had to take fork off and you would have seen cap where spring lives underneath just like all the other videos
always good to be honest good video
Glad you liked the video. That was my thought as well. I just wanted to show that things don’t always go as planned.
@@speeddemonsion1505 I love the video You Tube peoples love when we are honest, you get more follower and repest, I trade stock market for a living I post good day and bad day gain and loss. Most peoples only show the gain and not the loser.
Do a new update vid on you bike.
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