Bro it’s so crazy weird, after years of listening to you, to see you on RUclips man! Your knowledge is vast, and you inspire and motivate so many of us! Cheers from Maine!!
I appreciate the message brotha! Really nice to hear that especially on this one where I had to fumble my way through it a bit. It’s all about that goal of 1,000 riders finishing their builds so I figured id show the frustrating parts too, we all end up there eventually haha
Guess I'm old. I've always just cut the springs, then added spacers. I'm doing one now with my son. 1988 sportster, hardtail, 21 front wheel, front end lowered 2" lower legs shaved and polished. Finishing up with a Hammer 1250 kit.
Another great video! When I do forks in our shop, instead of trying to rotate that cap while pressing down, I put the bottom end of the slider on a moving blanket, place the cap on top and press down to compress the spring into the tube, and then while still pressing down with my body weight, pull the tube up and rotate it the wrong way until I hear the click, then tighten it down by spinning the tube. Tightening with the tube vs. the cap has always been a lot easier for me, but I'm also.....plus sized, so I have the extra beef to help keep everything compressed. Just my .02. Hopefully I made sense
Dude I struggled with one of my fork tubes caps last time I did my sportster front end for 2 HOURS and I finally put it back into the triple trees and tightened it down. (I had basically given up at this point) decided to try taking it off while it’s clamped into the trees and pop see ya later! Probably could save someone some pain who doesn’t have the proper tools to get these off
Lol I just got taught a lesson with fork tubes last summer after acquiring a front end with the 1200 basket case i bought for $500 with a three inch extension and was curious as to possibly using them on my forks but didnt expect them to be a pain to get back together, but after some time, a ratchet strap some fighting and then decided to get my husband
Need the bloopers reel where your spring knocks over your new jug of fork oil on your new jacket or the cap flys acrost the room and hits your wifes car
Now that you’ve ride it awhile would you have rather just done the 1”? Got my whole front end apart doing this same thing right now but debating on how much clearance I actually need. Good job on the video bro this definitely helps. Thanks
Hey Chadwin, thanks for checking out the video! Glad to hear it helped. As for the drop I’m happy I went the full two inches, I wouldn’t change it at all. Looks wise I almost wish I could have dropped it three haha.
I have a dumb question. How much did the 2" fork drop lower the frame to the ground? I have a wide glide 3 cvo that's pretty low already so I don't want my ground clearance down too much. I just like the shorter fork look. Thanks in advance.
Great question and I’m kicking myself for not writing down the exact numbers! I had these same concerns since hardtailing my frame lowered it a good bit already. From what I recall though, the drop was only about 1” and only in front obviously, as the rear end isn’t changing. I highly recommend it
Hey mate, hoping you may be able to help. I’ve gone 6” over on my sporty. Would a kit like this drop my bike to ~4” or am I likely to run into issues given the forks I’m dropping aren’t stock length? Thanks
Great question. Take my advice with a grain of salt because I’ve never done what you’re asking though. I would be inclined to say that it wouldn’t work, specifically because the progressive springs in this kit are designed to be stiffer to compensate for the lower fork height (less room to travel). I would imagine that they would be too short to work properly with a 4 over setup, though physically you could probably make the spacers at a size that would accept these shorter springs. You’d know you had it right when the preload matches. And this part is all theory but maybe as long as the preload is right then the springs are fine. Maybe someone smarter than me can help us both out with this one
This one I found on eBay in a set (craftsman brand) but I think you could get these anywhere from harbor freight to up to snap on. Check eBay first for the best price
Ah I really want to but the chrome is what’s keeping me from doing it. I’d have to shave all the chrome clean off. You’re a machinist, is that possible or would the chrome gum up the machine
I had the same problem .i lowered my 1950 panhead 2 inches just you fighting that nut untill i call my friend. I have another question did you have to replace the kickstand. I bent my kickstand so it wouldn't tip over to the right side when you full lock to the right.
@@jrivera123z it definitely doesn’t lean much anymore haha. I don’t think it would fall over but you have to have the wheel turned to the left when the kickstand is down. I used to be able to turn the wheel to the right and it would still stay on the kickstand but not anymore
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Bro it’s so crazy weird, after years of listening to you, to see you on RUclips man! Your knowledge is vast, and you inspire and motivate so many of us! Cheers from Maine!!
I appreciate the message brotha! Really nice to hear that especially on this one where I had to fumble my way through it a bit.
It’s all about that goal of 1,000 riders finishing their builds so I figured id show the frustrating parts too, we all end up there eventually haha
Guess I'm old. I've always just cut the springs, then added spacers. I'm doing one now with my son. 1988 sportster, hardtail, 21 front wheel, front end lowered 2" lower legs shaved and polished. Finishing up with a Hammer 1250 kit.
It's refreshing to see the struggle, Well done! There's too much "movie magic" on youtube already.
Glad to hear it brotha! I agree. Nice to see some of the pitfalls that can happen before you dive in 👍🏼
Another great video! When I do forks in our shop, instead of trying to rotate that cap while pressing down, I put the bottom end of the slider on a moving blanket, place the cap on top and press down to compress the spring into the tube, and then while still pressing down with my body weight, pull the tube up and rotate it the wrong way until I hear the click, then tighten it down by spinning the tube. Tightening with the tube vs. the cap has always been a lot easier for me, but I'm also.....plus sized, so I have the extra beef to help keep everything compressed. Just my .02. Hopefully I made sense
Damn this makes so much sense! I will definitely be trying it this way next time. Wish I knew about this before shredding my palm 😂
@@greasesgarage Lol I had to figure that out the hard way too. Guess it's a rite of passage of sorts!
Really love the install and tech related videos. Perfect length and depth of detail. Keep it up. IT WILL GROW
I really appreciate these messages brotha, lets me know I’m on the right track. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Dude I struggled with one of my fork tubes caps last time I did my sportster front end for 2 HOURS and I finally put it back into the triple trees and tightened it down. (I had basically given up at this point) decided to try taking it off while it’s clamped into the trees and pop see ya later! Probably could save someone some pain who doesn’t have the proper tools to get these off
Lol I just got taught a lesson with fork tubes last summer after acquiring a front end with the 1200 basket case i bought for $500 with a three inch extension and was curious as to possibly using them on my forks but didnt expect them to be a pain to get back together, but after some time, a ratchet strap some fighting and then decided to get my husband
Need the bloopers reel where your spring knocks over your new jug of fork oil on your new jacket or the cap flys acrost the room and hits your wifes car
Hahah I thought the multiple fails at getting that fork cap nut off were enough bloopers for one vid 😂😂
2023 year of the chonky chopper. 🔥💯
Hell yea 💪🏼 this is the way, move over 6 over
Never actually met anyone with the fork seal tool before. Always just use a chunk of pvc pipe. But another solid video mano.
Fishtankwhiskey is the real MVP on that one! He lent it to me 🙏🏼 I’ve always heard people used pvc I wonder if it’s any different.
The year of 2 under. Im doin it. Love it.
Low chunky front ends 💪🏼💪🏼 we’ve all seen the narrow 6 over a million times
Bro, here in Brazil i always use a broom stick put the wooden point on the floor and lock the allen bolt. It´s easier then try to find the hole.
Good idea! Wish I knew this before hahah
Now that you’ve ride it awhile would you have rather just done the 1”? Got my whole front end apart doing this same thing right now but debating on how much clearance I actually need. Good job on the video bro this definitely helps. Thanks
Hey Chadwin, thanks for checking out the video! Glad to hear it helped. As for the drop I’m happy I went the full two inches, I wouldn’t change it at all. Looks wise I almost wish I could have dropped it three haha.
Love your bike. Starting to build mine. What size tires do you have? Would love to put them on mine. Is there a tube and Tube size as well?
They are both 16” wheels, tires are 5.00-16
I have a dumb question. How much did the 2" fork drop lower the frame to the ground? I have a wide glide 3 cvo that's pretty low already so I don't want my ground clearance down too much. I just like the shorter fork look. Thanks in advance.
Great question and I’m kicking myself for not writing down the exact numbers! I had these same concerns since hardtailing my frame lowered it a good bit already. From what I recall though, the drop was only about 1” and only in front obviously, as the rear end isn’t changing. I highly recommend it
Got FXST forks and want them lower? Put FLST dampening rods in. Jobs done.
Can you tell me how long the lowering top off spring is from this kit? Is it longer than two inches? Thanks, great video.
They look like 3".
I wish I could but they’re already in there unfortunately and getting them in and out is a major challenge lol
Hey mate, hoping you may be able to help.
I’ve gone 6” over on my sporty. Would a kit like this drop my bike to ~4” or am I likely to run into issues given the forks I’m dropping aren’t stock length?
Thanks
Great question. Take my advice with a grain of salt because I’ve never done what you’re asking though.
I would be inclined to say that it wouldn’t work, specifically because the progressive springs in this kit are designed to be stiffer to compensate for the lower fork height (less room to travel).
I would imagine that they would be too short to work properly with a 4 over setup, though physically you could probably make the spacers at a size that would accept these shorter springs. You’d know you had it right when the preload matches.
And this part is all theory but maybe as long as the preload is right then the springs are fine. Maybe someone smarter than me can help us both out with this one
Awesome video man!
Thanks brotha! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
whered you get the deep well allen socket??? the last few times ive used a regular allen key with vice grips hahaha
This one I found on eBay in a set (craftsman brand) but I think you could get these anywhere from harbor freight to up to snap on. Check eBay first for the best price
Maybe a strap wrench would have helped. Love when a job that should take a couple hours ends up taking a whole day 😅
That was the story of this job for sure hahah. I was wondering about that strap wrench too, next time!
what size pvc spacer do you put in for the 2" drop?
Mine is the 2” drop so just watch the part where I make the spacer I tell you in the video the length I cut it to
What about tightening bottom tree back up
You should do it
Put the axel back in for gods sake! Haha
The axel only holds the lower. Not the fork. The fork just spins in the lower
"Frahnt" brake hahaha got emmm
Lmao
10:05 thats what she said
Algorithmic Engagement Comment: next step is to shave those legs 😊
Ah I really want to but the chrome is what’s keeping me from doing it. I’d have to shave all the chrome clean off. You’re a machinist, is that possible or would the chrome gum up the machine
I mean, it's possible... i would just buy some lowers off ebay, shave them in your spare time, and swap em in the winter...
I second erics motion 🖐... all in favor!
@@erikrapoport7318 this is the move
@@sonnyrico I can make that happen. Been meaning to do it but the damn chrome lowers messed it all up
Buy the tool for the leg
Which tool?
@@greasesgarage V-Twin 16-0630 - Fork Tube Plug Socket Wrench Tool
I had the same problem .i lowered my 1950 panhead 2 inches just you fighting that nut untill i call my friend. I have another question did you have to replace the kickstand. I bent my kickstand so it wouldn't tip over to the right side when you full lock to the right.
Hope it help. Sorry for being long winded. 👍🏽
@@jrivera123z it definitely doesn’t lean much anymore haha. I don’t think it would fall over but you have to have the wheel turned to the left when the kickstand is down. I used to be able to turn the wheel to the right and it would still stay on the kickstand but not anymore
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