49mm Fork Dust Seals
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Your bike doesn't have "dust caps".... Harley doesn't make them, as they aren't needed... they would be cosmetic only...
The seals you just replaced, keep the dust out.....
Here is the parts pic of your forks, showing the seals you just replaced.... If you replaced them yourself, this should look familiar...
#4 is the oil seal
#5 is the spacer seal
They won't let fork oil out, unless they fail and then they need to be replaced. They also won't let dust get into the forks either....
Last edited by hattitude; 08-05-2022 at 09:27 PM.
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NoRegerts (08-06-2022)
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wingedbiker (08-09-2022)
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If you want to add dust seals, you can use the ones from any Dyna with 49 mm forks. I removed the cow bells and have been running them for a while now. I'd recommend going genuine Harley... had issues with the aftermarket seals, but issues the OEM.
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Sc0- (09-04-2022)
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Thanks for the feedback.
While the protection that Harley has designed does somewhat work, it's odd that the Lowers are designed and have the space for Dust Seals but not available for this application.
I found the tops of both of my seals dirty from road grime which means wear on the chrome, and Yes,I ride in rain but avoid dirt roads.
I change fork oil & seals very often for riding buddies and will definitely find Dust Seals and start installing them as a little extra insurance.
Will check into the Dyna with 49mm forks Dust Seals.
Thanks again for the comments and suggestions.
While the protection that Harley has designed does somewhat work, it's odd that the Lowers are designed and have the space for Dust Seals but not available for this application.
I found the tops of both of my seals dirty from road grime which means wear on the chrome, and Yes,I ride in rain but avoid dirt roads.
I change fork oil & seals very often for riding buddies and will definitely find Dust Seals and start installing them as a little extra insurance.
Will check into the Dyna with 49mm forks Dust Seals.
Thanks again for the comments and suggestions.
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