Great job. It’s so satisfying working on your own bike. Torque wrench and workshop manual are must haves. You can then tackle anything knowing if you get into trouble there are loads of very helpful and knowledgeable people in the Harley community who will come to your aid. Stay safe and thanks for keeping us entertained in these dark times.
Well done with the new blacked out forks. They look great. And good luck with the new Sportster, when you get it. Stay healthy and fingers crossed we’ll all be out riding again soon, before the good weather goes!
When applying the wrap, just wrap a small strip about 1/4 inch wide around top & bottom first to stop you from leaving a chrome gap, then wrap round you're main piece overlapping those small strips slightly. I bought some from Ebay & it came with that instructions to do that, gives a nice completefinish. I used my thumbs to squeeze the air out as I went round the fork, but whatever works best for you.
Very good video. I love that you’re including the manual specs instead of just slapping it together with an impact or till it “feels tight enough.” I don’t know if it’s just an old wives tale, but I’ve always heard to never loosen fasteners with a torque wrench or use it as a standard ratchet as it will mess up the calibration. I don’t know the truth to that claim and I’m sure a high quality tool makes a big difference to that, but I always keep a breaker bar handy for that purpose. Other than that, great video.
Hi Mark, quick question mate. I noticed you have a tank lift. Was wondering if you noticed much fuel mileage changes? Been doing a big of research online and found out you lose quite a bit given the small peanut tank.
Great job mate. I have always wanted to do stuff like this, but have been so scared i messed it up. Gives me confidence to see you doing it with real time honest feedback. Was always curious how the forks lined up again to accept the wheel once they have been put back into the trees and pinched up? Great job looking forward to the new bike videos.
Your welcome buddy. I was exactly the same! Even when I was younger with motorbikes my mate took care if all my mechanics. Feels good to give it a go yourself.
Mark awesome 👍 job as always M8 , how's the new baby doing all is well I hope and I'm almost done with the mic set up on my helmet thanks for your help .
Hi mark . This is not a criticism . did you use a Torque wrench to undo your brake caliper . Never use torque wrench to use to undo bolts .your damage it .and your torque specs will be out when you come to use it next ..... 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍
Would you have considered marking off the forks when you had them off and adding the vinyl then? Could potentially ensure you cover the entire area that will be showing and give you easier application process? Just wondering for when I do it, appreciate it!
Great vid! I tried wrapping forks last weeks. First one went perfect second one went to absolute shit 😂 Will be re doing that one as well. How about adding some black fork caps also?
I've been planning to blackout my forks forever. Thanks for a reminder. BTW you look very confusing at the end, dressed like American, sound like English :D
Oy, mate, I might have missed that in a video, but fyi, every time you undo any of the upper or lower fork bracket bolts, YOU MUST MEASURE AND READJUST STEERING HEAD FALLAWAY. Otherwise you're at risk of high speed instability (wobble) especially taking into account your custom handlebars. Take care.
@@Motonewbrider manual doesnt cover all possible operations. Just wanted to bring it to your attention. Checking it won't hurt and should take more than 10 minutes.
Owned plenty of bikes and I always find it easier to leave the wheel, caliper as fender intact and just slip the front end out as a unit. There was no reason for most of the labor you did. All you needed to do was gain access to the fork tubes to slip on the gators.
Any idea if these forks would fit a Sportster with 49mm forks? I can not find a video of anyone taking apart a 2016 Sportster 48 front end. www.tcbroschoppers.com/fork-tubes-chrome-4-length-49mm-for-fxd-fxdwg-dyna-wide-glide.html Good job! new subscriber
Great job. It’s so satisfying working on your own bike. Torque wrench and workshop manual are must haves. You can then tackle anything knowing if you get into trouble there are loads of very helpful and knowledgeable people in the Harley community who will come to your aid. Stay safe and thanks for keeping us entertained in these dark times.
Well done with the new blacked out forks. They look great. And good luck with the new Sportster, when you get it. Stay healthy and fingers crossed we’ll all be out riding again soon, before the good weather goes!
Nice video. But isn’t easier to leave the wheel on? En lower the front in total? 12:06
That little bit of chrome showing is fine. It looks good to me. Nicely done.
Super looking forward to this build series ! Can't wait to see what you're starting with and then the end product! Good luck with it man 🏴
Good fun doing this stuff yourself. Keen to see more of the work you do yourself. I am having similar fun with my own ride, learning as I go!
very useful video. everything is explained in an accessible and understandable way👍 thank you very much 🙏
When applying the wrap, just wrap a small strip about 1/4 inch wide around top & bottom first to stop you from leaving a chrome gap, then wrap round you're main piece overlapping those small strips slightly. I bought some from Ebay & it came with that instructions to do that, gives a nice completefinish. I used my thumbs to squeeze the air out as I went round the fork, but whatever works best for you.
Nicely done!! Bless you for your specific details!!
Enjoyable video whilst in lock down and working!!!
Looks well...can i just ask what handlebars they are and did you need longer cables...thanks.
Nice to have you back , glad your okay !!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice work! Been watching since beginning. I said back then "getting another bike soon" I'm still saying "getting another bike soon" :)
AWESOME BIKE!!!!!
WHAT HANDLE BARS ARE THOSE
Very good video. I love that you’re including the manual specs instead of just slapping it together with an impact or till it “feels tight enough.” I don’t know if it’s just an old wives tale, but I’ve always heard to never loosen fasteners with a torque wrench or use it as a standard ratchet as it will mess up the calibration. I don’t know the truth to that claim and I’m sure a high quality tool makes a big difference to that, but I always keep a breaker bar handy for that purpose. Other than that, great video.
Looking forward to the new build!! Stay safe mate.
Great video matey. Please please cover and painted area though (Tank & Fendars)
Awesome job!
Perfect video to help me out on my project!
Hey brother, where did you get the maintenance manual?
Nice one mark . Looking forward to many more 😁😁
Nice work, where do you got the digital service manual?
Nice job Mark 👊
Where did you get the repair manual?
Where did you buy gartors? What length are they?
Hi Mark, quick question mate. I noticed you have a tank lift. Was wondering if you noticed much fuel mileage changes?
Been doing a big of research online and found out you lose quite a bit given the small peanut tank.
Man. So good. I'm impressed. Fantastic work.
Is that an adonized finish on the wheels?
Looking forward to the new build mark ,👍🏻
Never no it mite inspire us to have a go ,all the best
Cheers 🇬🇧🍺👍🏻,Mark .
Great job mate. I have always wanted to do stuff like this, but have been so scared i messed it up. Gives me confidence to see you doing it with real time honest feedback. Was always curious how the forks lined up again to accept the wheel once they have been put back into the trees and pinched up? Great job looking forward to the new bike videos.
Your welcome buddy. I was exactly the same! Even when I was younger with motorbikes my mate took care if all my mechanics. Feels good to give it a go yourself.
Mark awesome 👍 job as always M8 , how's the new baby doing all is well I hope and I'm almost done with the mic set up on my helmet thanks for your help .
The little lady is doing well thanks buddy. Good stuff on your mic setup and more than happy to help.
what is your fork paint, gloss or semi-gloss black? im thinking of painting my fork but can not decide yet between shiny or satin
What covers did you use bud?
I can't remember,but are your handle bars custom made?? if not where did you get them from ??
Yesh custom made buddy in the UK from fortress motorcycle. They have a web page etc 👍
@@Motonewbrider Right on man,i just went and bought my first Harley today,got myself a Iron 1200
Who did the tank work on this ?
Nice work shop 👍
Hi can you tell me where you got your tools from please buddy thanks
What lift are you using in this video?
Hi mark . This is not a criticism . did you use a Torque wrench to undo your brake caliper . Never use torque wrench to use to undo bolts .your damage it .and your torque specs will be out when you come to use it next ..... 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍
Well spotted.
Good shout. Yeah I made that mistake.
Hi mate
I need help Harley opens next week I am looking at going and buying a low rider s
You tested it do you think it is a good buy
what diameter front forks are you running?? thanks-
Noice man can't wait for the next video 👍 🏴🏴
Would you have considered marking off the forks when you had them off and adding the vinyl then? Could potentially ensure you cover the entire area that will be showing and give you easier application process? Just wondering for when I do it, appreciate it!
May not slide back through the clamps
@@stevengibbs6645 mine did
i got the roland sands ones but havent seens anyone with them on yet
Great vid! I tried wrapping forks last weeks. First one went perfect second one went to absolute shit 😂
Will be re doing that one as well.
How about adding some black fork caps also?
The caps are not on the shopping list at the moment. £60 for caps and I cant bring myself to make that purchase.
@@Motonewbrider I've justordered some low profile caps from lowbrow customs (America) for $29.95 but obviously theres the import costs...
I did this a while back but left the wheel on. Not sure why u took it all apart.
Nice Gloves;-) if you come to LowerSaxony Germany I spend You some new ones. Very nice work.
I've been planning to blackout my forks forever. Thanks for a reminder. BTW you look very confusing at the end, dressed like American, sound like English :D
Cut the rubber and use black zip ties to connect them to the forks
Oy, mate, I might have missed that in a video, but fyi, every time you undo any of the upper or lower fork bracket bolts, YOU MUST MEASURE AND READJUST STEERING HEAD FALLAWAY. Otherwise you're at risk of high speed instability (wobble) especially taking into account your custom handlebars. Take care.
Nothing in the harley davidson service manual made any reference to this and I read it thoroughly.
@@Motonewbrider manual doesnt cover all possible operations. Just wanted to bring it to your attention. Checking it won't hurt and should take more than 10 minutes.
Owned plenty of bikes and I always find it easier to leave the wheel, caliper as fender intact and just slip the front end out as a unit. There was no reason for most of the labor you did. All you needed to do was gain access to the fork tubes to slip on the gators.
Don’t use a toque wrench to undo things
Good luck removing the forks with that vinyl on there
Any idea if these forks would fit a Sportster with 49mm forks?
I can not find a video of anyone taking apart a 2016 Sportster 48 front end.
www.tcbroschoppers.com/fork-tubes-chrome-4-length-49mm-for-fxd-fxdwg-dyna-wide-glide.html
Good job! new subscriber