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====== EVO: Suspension - Sub-01C ====== | ====== EVO: Suspension - Sub-01C ====== | ||
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===== 1994 XLH Front Forks Disassembled - Measurements w/Pictures ===== | ===== 1994 XLH Front Forks Disassembled - Measurements w/Pictures ===== | ||
- | The following information was collected when the stock 1994 Front Forks\\ | + | The following information was collected when the stock 1994 Front Forks were disassembled to be cleaned\\ |
- | were disassembled to be cleaned and the internal springs were replaced\\ | + | and the internal springs were replaced with a set of Progressive-brand progressively wound springs. |
- | with a set of Progressive-brand progressively wound springs.\\ | + | |
+ | The following tips from the XLF threads were especially helpful:\\ | ||
+ | 1) Loosen (not remove) the Damper Bolts (6mm Allen Key) while the forks are still on the bike & under spring tension\\ | ||
+ | 2) Remove the Fork Caps using a 1-3/8" Socket (or 35mm).\\ | ||
+ | 3) Align the fork cap on the slider tube (no springs installed) and mark the exact point (on both the cap and the slider)\\\ | ||
+ | .... where the threads begin to engage - This tip was extremely helpful in getting the cap back on while compressing the spring.\\ | ||
+ | 4) Use a 1-1/2" PVC coupling for the fork seal driver (coupling center spline removed)\\ | ||
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^Actual Measurements from a 1994 Std Model Sportster Front Fork|| | ^Actual Measurements from a 1994 Std Model Sportster Front Fork|| | ||
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|Damper Tube Holes (4) Diameter | .298in| | |Damper Tube Holes (4) Diameter | .298in| | ||
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- | |Top Out Spring Length (45376-94)| 1.890in| | + | |Top Out Spring Length (45374-87)| 1.890in| |
|Top Out Spring Outside Diameter | 1.20in| | |Top Out Spring Outside Diameter | 1.20in| | ||
|Top Out Spring - Number of Coils | 7| | |Top Out Spring - Number of Coils | 7| | ||
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| Top of Leg Cap to Top of Slider (Fork Comp'd)| 9.563in| | | Top of Leg Cap to Top of Slider (Fork Comp'd)| 9.563in| | ||
| Therefore -> Maximum Full Travel Equals| 5.562in| | | Therefore -> Maximum Full Travel Equals| 5.562in| | ||
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- | Pictures from a disassembled 1994 Front Fork:\\ | + | **Pictures from a disassembled 1994 Front Fork:**\\ |
{{:techtalk:evo:susp:1994-std-fork-parts-01.jpg?800|}}\\ | {{:techtalk:evo:susp:1994-std-fork-parts-01.jpg?800|}}\\ | ||
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Reference Additional Information on the 1986-2003 models in these XLForum Threads:\\ | Reference Additional Information on the 1986-2003 models in these XLForum Threads:\\ | ||
- | Thanks to jaystellato for contributing to this conversation: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=2004931\\ | + | Thanks to jaystellato for contributing to this conversation:\\ |
- | http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1971682\\ | + | http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2004931\\ |
+ | http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1971682\\ | ||
- | \\ | + | All Photos are from IXL2Relax at the XLForum |
+ | Here's the Progressive Springs Upgrade thread by IXL2Relax at the XLForum: | ||
+ | http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2006111 | ||
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