Front tube oil seals leaking
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Front tube oil seals leaking
1998 RoadKing air suspension
I've got a leak on the front fork tube and have the stk air ride suspension , i have to decide weather to stay air or change to heavier springs when i do the seals
Pros and Cons to changing ?
I have had no problems with the air and enjoyed the adjust-ability as i ride anywhere from light to two up fully loaded
any suggestions / insight
Thanks
Dave
I've got a leak on the front fork tube and have the stk air ride suspension , i have to decide weather to stay air or change to heavier springs when i do the seals
Pros and Cons to changing ?
I have had no problems with the air and enjoyed the adjust-ability as i ride anywhere from light to two up fully loaded
any suggestions / insight
Thanks
Dave
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1998 RoadKing air suspension
I've got a leak on the front fork tube and have the stk air ride suspension , i have to decide weather to stay air or change to heavier springs when i do the seals
Pros and Cons to changing ?
I have had no problems with the air and enjoyed the adjust-ability as i ride anywhere from light to two up fully loaded
any suggestions / insight
Thanks
Dave
I've got a leak on the front fork tube and have the stk air ride suspension , i have to decide weather to stay air or change to heavier springs when i do the seals
Pros and Cons to changing ?
I have had no problems with the air and enjoyed the adjust-ability as i ride anywhere from light to two up fully loaded
any suggestions / insight
Thanks
Dave
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That's always a dangerous approach! As you have to dismantle your forks to replace the seals I suggest you also change the bushings, then rebuild using single-rate Race Tech springs. They have a calculator on their website, so you can get the correct rate for your weight. You could also consider adding Intiminators, which get good reviews on improving damping and ride quality.
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#9
I just completed the change over to progressive, front and rears. Had a tube leaking so i figured now is the time. Went a 1/4 over on the spacer length and 2 oz of fork oil over stock spec and i love the stability. Makes my softail feel like a Dyna.....very firm...... and i used the standard springs in front.
#10
I'm thinking about putting progressive springs in my 98 ultra (im getting a clicking noise in the front end under hard breaking and pretty much any bumps with 15 psi) , are there any special tools needed to take em apart and put em together? Do you keep the air with the progressive springs?