Harley Inverted Front Forks
#11
10-22-2009, 07:52 PM
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I have the H-D (Marzocchi) forks. They're awesome. I got mine with a 25% off coupon at the dealer. They look great, and they definitely improve the handling. I'm also running a 120 on a 21x3.5" wheel.
Couple of things to think about...At the moment, there are no lowering kits available. Word has it that the MoCo will have one in their catalog this year. Marzocchi recommends Golden Spectro 7.5 weight synthetic fork oil. I have no clue what the dealer put in them when they did the install, but I just replaced the fluid with Amsoil Shock Therapy 10 weight, and it feels much better. In order to change the fluid, you have to remove the fork legs, and there's a rebuild kit you'll need with all the bushings and seals which lists for around $120. Marzocchi recommends replacing the fluid every 5000 miles. I'm going to try every 10,000 and see how it goes.
Wait 'till you can get them cheap and do it. The stock FX front end blows. Ricor Intiminators are awesome as well, but the inverteds are (in my opinion) a better way to go, and look better too.
Couple of things to think about...At the moment, there are no lowering kits available. Word has it that the MoCo will have one in their catalog this year. Marzocchi recommends Golden Spectro 7.5 weight synthetic fork oil. I have no clue what the dealer put in them when they did the install, but I just replaced the fluid with Amsoil Shock Therapy 10 weight, and it feels much better. In order to change the fluid, you have to remove the fork legs, and there's a rebuild kit you'll need with all the bushings and seals which lists for around $120. Marzocchi recommends replacing the fluid every 5000 miles. I'm going to try every 10,000 and see how it goes.
Wait 'till you can get them cheap and do it. The stock FX front end blows. Ricor Intiminators are awesome as well, but the inverteds are (in my opinion) a better way to go, and look better too.
#15
10-23-2009, 06:28 AM
I have the H-D (Marzocchi) forks. They're awesome. I got mine with a 25% off coupon at the dealer. They look great, and they definitely improve the handling. I'm also running a 120 on a 21x3.5" wheel.
Couple of things to think about...At the moment, there are no lowering kits available. Word has it that the MoCo will have one in their catalog this year. Marzocchi recommends Golden Spectro 7.5 weight synthetic fork oil. I have no clue what the dealer put in them when they did the install, but I just replaced the fluid with Amsoil Shock Therapy 10 weight, and it feels much better. In order to change the fluid, you have to remove the fork legs, and there's a rebuild kit you'll need with all the bushings and seals which lists for around $120. Marzocchi recommends replacing the fluid every 5000 miles. I'm going to try every 10,000 and see how it goes.
Wait 'till you can get them cheap and do it. The stock FX front end blows. Ricor Intiminators are awesome as well, but the inverteds are (in my opinion) a better way to go, and look better too.
Couple of things to think about...At the moment, there are no lowering kits available. Word has it that the MoCo will have one in their catalog this year. Marzocchi recommends Golden Spectro 7.5 weight synthetic fork oil. I have no clue what the dealer put in them when they did the install, but I just replaced the fluid with Amsoil Shock Therapy 10 weight, and it feels much better. In order to change the fluid, you have to remove the fork legs, and there's a rebuild kit you'll need with all the bushings and seals which lists for around $120. Marzocchi recommends replacing the fluid every 5000 miles. I'm going to try every 10,000 and see how it goes.
Wait 'till you can get them cheap and do it. The stock FX front end blows. Ricor Intiminators are awesome as well, but the inverteds are (in my opinion) a better way to go, and look better too.
Man that is one fine piece of work you've done. Is it hard to keep clean?
I've got a mechanic friend that taught at mmi and he even doesn't recommend changing fluid but every 20k to 30k unless you ride extremely aggressive or are racing. Says its pretty much a waste of money. also said it was taught to him that way. He does own a fatboy with i believe around 55k miles and he still hasn't changed his. He says the same goes for the neck bearings, you should check them for wabble and fallout (where bike is on jack stand and how far over to each side the front end goes before it falls on its own, usually around 1" to 1.5" is good) but you don't have to change them as often as the dealer says to either.
BTW how do you like the wider front tire and wheel? Does it seem to handle alot better with the combo front end and wider tire?
I trust so if it breaks he said he'll fix it and I don't have a warranty to worry about.
Last edited by Donhd04; 10-23-2009 at 06:30 AM.
#17
10-23-2009, 07:11 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
Nahh, I just wash it and spray it with S-100.
The combination of the inverted forks and the wider front tire makes the bike much more stable on the highway, and much sharper in the corners. The front end doesn't follow pavement grooves anymore, and is way less squirrelly on bridge grates.
The combination of the inverted forks and the wider front tire makes the bike much more stable on the highway, and much sharper in the corners. The front end doesn't follow pavement grooves anymore, and is way less squirrelly on bridge grates.
#18
10-23-2009, 10:04 AM
Nahh, I just wash it and spray it with S-100.
The combination of the inverted forks and the wider front tire makes the bike much more stable on the highway, and much sharper in the corners. The front end doesn't follow pavement grooves anymore, and is way less squirrelly on bridge grates.
The combination of the inverted forks and the wider front tire makes the bike much more stable on the highway, and much sharper in the corners. The front end doesn't follow pavement grooves anymore, and is way less squirrelly on bridge grates.
How well do you like your Metzler's? Having any problems?
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