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techtalk:evo:susp01c [2017/11/07 03:13] ixl2relax [1994 XLH Front Forks Disassembled - Measurements w/Pictures] |
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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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| | 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:**\\ |
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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:\\ | Thanks to jaystellato for contributing to this conversation:\\ | ||
| - | http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=2004931\\ | + | http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2004931\\ |
| - | http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1971682\\ | + | 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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