Harley Sportster, Complete Forks Tear Down !
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2022
- A full and complete disassembly of my Harley Sportster Forks !
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When I think back about 10 or 15 years you could tune into any TV channel here in the States and see some sort of bike build show. Not a single one of them could hold a candle to this series. Del and Penney, you have taken this to a whole new level !!! Loved the tip on the Wiha pliers also. Many thanks to you both. PS... Loved the blooper with the parts/mechanic/camera girl washer.😄❤👍👍
Hi Rick, wow thank you so much for those wonderful kind and generous words... that means so much as we put everything in to making these... it's a full time job alongside day jobs and comments like yours make all the effort worthwhile. Take care and have a wonderful weekend, D&Px
Great video Del. I liked the ending with the parts washer. I thought the lower fork legs were going to get painted black but polishing them looks nice. Have a great weekend.
Those pliers look a solid bit of kit and work perfectly. God you have cost me a small fortune over the years 😜 Superb job renovating the forks so far. They sure were in desperate need of it. Great tip with the rubber glove over the nut. I've used masking tape in the past but will try this method next time.
Thanks for everything you do Team Del. What a legend. 🇸🇪🇬🇧😊👋🏻
The cap is 1 3/8" but in the video that looks like a 35mm socket so is slightly too big. There is a socket designed for the cap nut but it is somewhat dedicated to that job only.
Everything always done as it should be in a very crisply put together video - it doesn't get much better than this
I am a Harley Sportster owner so this project is particularly interesting for me - mine are both of similar vintage - rigid mount carb models etc
Great work - I shall look forward to watching the bike take shape in future videos.
Thank you so much, we're glad you're enjoying it!
I wish I had this video 2 years ago when I did this. I went out and bought a giant socket for the fork caps, then needed a giant socket wrench with a giant drive to meet the giant socket. I put those pliers on my "need to get in the near future" list. I never regret spending money on tools though. I'm sure to need it down the road or be the guy to have it in his arsenal it when a buddy doesn't.
Great video. Do you put anything on the polished parts to keep them shiny? (clear coat etc.)
You can buy Carbon Collective, ceramic metal coat or Gtechniq on the outer...
Great video as usual . I like the the part with Tea making just like Mr. Allen Millyard. And the small blooper at the end.. Looking forward to the next video.
I'm not sure if it was said for anyone who is watching but be careful using the triple tree as a clamp on the fork tube to break the fork cap nuts. I'm specifically refering to where the triple tree is clamped on the fork tube. If the top triple tree clamp is clamped down on the area where the fork cap threads into the fork tube, you absolutely will not be able to break the nut loose without damaging or marring something up, if you're even able to break it loose at all. If you're working on it while still on the bike, just loosen the top clamp and leave the bottom clamp tight to break the fork cap. Then disassemble as normal.
I'd also suggest adding some "Ricor Intiminators" if you're staying with the factory suspension and progressive springs. It's a fairly inexpensive modification that makes the factory setup into something closer to a much nicer setup (Ohlins, Legends, etc). I will never run another factory Harley setup without installing The Intiminators in the forks.
Looking really good Del! As a tip for viewers, I sometimes find that the bottom bolt is easier to remove (or at least loosen) while the spring is still installed (to provide some tension and keep it from just spinning). A cordless impact driver can help a lot here too, just to break it loose quickly.
That's exactly what I did Don, did you skip forward maybe?? ...don't remove the cap till you've cracked the bottom bolt, standard practice!
@@Moonfleet41 Ah yes, I must have stepped away and missed that bit... on re-watch, I see... of course you did! ;) Sorry Del, I should have known. Happy weekend to you.
Dicas Valiosas.
Poxa!!!
Q Fantástico vídeo.
Parabéns.
Mate - that takes me back - it was your upside down fork seal replacement video you did a few years back that first drew me to your channel (I was doing my first ever attempt at doing mine for myself) and I reckon I have watched every video since - fantastic stuff - loving every minute of this build - cheers guys! x
Thanks Mike, and wow hasn't time flown! As we say, thank you for your wonderful long term support, lots more to come on this one, just plodding through the separate parts of the bike, getting them all ready for the final assembly! Have a great weekend there, D&Px
Exactly what I was looking for - an expert to show me how. Thank you!
Hey Del and Penny, great video. Awesome video, audio and editing as always. Del, though I have yet to tear apart a pair of forks, your videos on the subject have given me the confidence I need should I ever have to. Thanks for everything you do... and great job on the polish. Take it easy... ride safe!
Most welcome Sir. Glad you enjoyed it, Forks are simple enough, it's just a matter of familiarizing with the parts and order of assembly.. and yeah, i thought a little polish would look good for these.
Excellent video Del & Penny. Great job on the lower legs mate, that oil looked way past it's used by date. Hope all is going well for you both. Penny and you have great weekend, take care. Cheers P.S you have just cost me more money for wrench pliers, LOL.
Enjoying this project, stay well. Dave from Canada
Thanks David 👍, glad you're enjoying!
Another great video brother! luckily the bottom bolts came out easy, on my zr750 kawasaki, I had to use a tool to hold the tube while turning the screw and it was a pain in the ass lol . Love this project brother ! stay safe guys cheers from new york ! P.s. I've sent you the pics of the new bike hope you enjoyed it 👍
Yes, you're right, they can sometimes come out easily like this, but all too often they don't! Many times I've had to resort to the 'pointed broom stick in the vice', but whatever it takes, just gid'er done! We both had a busy day yesterday, but we'll check the email and reply brother! Take care both and have a wonderful weekend, D&Px
I recently did mine when I replaced my worn out rear shock, dog bones and short link bearings. Like yours Del the fork was disgusting but unlike yours you discovered the bonus of progressive springs. and I got brand new gaiters to boot, sorry couldn't resist 😂
Great work as always and I hope Penny came out unscathed.
God bless xx
Thanks Marc, great to have freshly refurb'd forks, something so often overlooked when doing up a bike! Have a blessed weekend Sir, D&Px
Excellent video. That rubber glove tip is great.
Excellent job👍🏻
Thank you! 👍
Nice job. Reminds me of my forks on the Harley ultra classic makeover. Funny how similar they are. 👍
Thanks Mike, yeah, Showa forks on pretty much all Harleys, sound manufacturing sense to make them simple and easy to fix..
Spot on. I shall be investing in one of those parts washers methinks! The fork internals are in really good nick, but that oil in them was about as much use as a chocolate teapot! Didn't see your nose turn up at what I can only imagine was a smell akin to changing the final drive fluid on my FJR - rancid, rotten and just downright nasty! Have a cracking weekend both of you
Thanks mate, it was a bit sulphurous, but got used to it now so it's no bother! Have a great weekend and keep safe.
Just got back from the Canaries so a plethora of videos to catch up on, that's a great tip putting a rubber glove over the fork caps-- always learn something watching your films. Hope you're both fit & well, really enjoying the Sportster build, all the best both 👌xx
Hi Geoff, glad you had a nice holidays, enjoy the videos and stay safe there, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 my oldest friend had covid 2yr ago & was on a ventilator for 8 weeks, then a yr later he got throat, lung & lymphatic cancer so a couple of us took him & his wife away for a bit of a break, he had a great time which was the desired result. Bit wet down here in Wales, bit glad to be home x 👍
@@geoffozevans4500 We're both really sorry to hear about your friend Geoff, that's awful and it just shows what life can throw at you in a moment, so cherish every moment, be kind and always smile aye, big hug from us both, Pennyx
@@Moonfleet41 thanks so much, my mate has a really good attitude, so that helps a lot, apparently his tumours are shrinking so fingers crossed. Have a great weekend, & take care xx
amazing all the parts on a bike.
Thanks for the tip on the Wiha pliers!
Also bought the 'Wiha 40923 250mm Classic Pliers with Wrench'. Thanks @Delboy's!
Kkkkkkk....Vc é completo msm,até lavandeira é Eficiente.
Incrível essas suas 🔧🧰.
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Show.
Excellent Video . Thank you !
Hello Del, Harley-Davidson use Showa manufactured forks and rear shock absorbers. Showa bought Rikuo Motorcycles from Sankyo in 1950, Rikuo had been building there own branded V-Twin side valve powered motorcycles under licence from H-D from 1929 until 1958. H-D were on the verge of going bankrupt in 1929, it was a time when after centuries of isolation Japan was opening up to the outside world, the Japanese people needed motorcycles to get around, unfortunately at that time Japan didn't have a motorcycle industry, so Rikuo approached H-D about building their "Flathead" motorcycles under licence. H-D warmly agreed, they built a factory in Japan and sent their own H-D technician's to the Japanese manufacturing site to oversee Rikuo's production line from 1929 until 1931.
Rikuo built their own "Flathead's" in 750cc and 1200cc variants. production ceased in 1958 due to Showa wanting to concentrate on manufacturing automotive suspension units and not complete motorcycles. H-D have been buying Showa suspension for their motorcycles ever since 1958. Rikuo ceased to exist in 1962 when the company filed for bankruptcy. Not many people know that it was actually Harley-Davidson who kickstarted the Japanese motorcycle industry in 1929.
Hi David, what wonderful insight lies hidden in history! All the friendly and often, less friendly, banter about Japanese vs. American made motorcycles, and in reality they are joined at the hip and effectively one and the same in origins... it's always been said that the Japanese are not great at inventing things, but they excel at development, hence today's Japanese motorcycles are light years ahead of Harley Davidsons... and as an interesting side twist, on the Goldwings, are pretty much nothing to do with Japan anymore and have been built in American for decades... all one big family aye?!
funny enough, when I rebuilt the forks on the Pan Euro, i followed the service manual by the letter and when i ordered the parts from the dealer, they actually asked me what i was doing HAHA They said they never replace those parts. The parts actually had to be special ordered from Japan and took 4 weeks to arrive. Maybe its overkill, maybe it isn't but this is a great video for people to at least get the inspiration to try this job. The reason i find this ironic is because i know a lot of people that pride themselves on the maintenance of their bike being pristine however "dealer maintained" doesn't always mean everything you think it does. Get out there and try any job for the first time.
Sure thing mate, couldn't agree more, wise words well said! Have a great weekend.
Masterclass on fork parts and disassembly. You keepin’ a budgie in that garage now?!
Thank you for your kind words, im glad you enjoyed it. !
Nice work Del, gah separating the tubes... some come apart by looking and for others, you need to use the elbow grease.
Great tip on glove and socket… the wrench is handy too.. ordered one months ago. That’s heck big compound bar… I wish they sell one here…. All I find is tiny size.
That "oil" was hardly doing its job in that state! The polishing is nice, I've a feeling this whole bike is going to be savage when finished. Love all the content Del👍
Thanks buddy, glad you're enjoying it, this one's for me, so gonna take my time and do my best with it... have a great weekend!
Long time since you did forks
Good end to the week. Sitting here nomming away on a Lamb Madras (from Ghurkha Kitchen, naturally...) watching mildly crusty go to shiny goodness. Nice surprise (or maybe not) to find those progressive springs in there.
Ahhh Gurkha Kitchen, we are pleased to hear they're still there, amazing food and great people! Enjoy...
Brilliant video thanks Del and Pen. Xx
My compliments to your Camera Operator. Your audio, and lighting is always good. Also, your video editing seems to be getting better.
Thank you for your kind words, it's good to hear that you enjoy the content!
Lovin' this project!
great to see rebuilds done properly.
That's very kind of you Bob, we're glad you're enjoying!
"Woo!" hee hee ;)
Very therapeutic especially with the Finches? chirping along .
Peace and love to you both and watch out for over excited parts washers ! ✌💚
Sure thing brother, we love our little mates that cheer us along, amazing what you can achieve when you chuck a handful of bird seed on the roof ha ha... have a great weekend, enjoy the sunshine! D&Px
Del, Im loving this project mate, really enjoyable video and wrench on order👍
Glad you enjoyed it mate, you'll find a million uses for that wrench, goes out to 48mm so good for axle nuts, stem centre nut, anything you haven't got a socket for!
Wow awesome job on the polishing Del looks great 👍
Thank you Pete!
Thank you very much for the video.. Was excellent! 😎
Our pleasure!
It's amazing how forks,head bearing swinarm bushes and rear shocks get overlooked with general maintenance.
Nice work Del
Nick Australia
It sure is Nick, can't remember when i took a pair of fork apart and didn't find crude oil and sludge in there..!! have a great weekend mate and thanks for your support.
Great video. Took a little parts wash bath there, eh, Del? haha Just part of the job mate!
This series is really enjoyable.
Yes, the parts washer managed to de-grease my hoodie ha ha... have a great weekend Sir!
That rubber glove is a brilliant idea, Del. Wiha grips are even better. Thanks for sharing, now I know better for my next fork oil change.
Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Sure thing Günter, finest German quality and still really affordable.. there's a link in the description if you want to treat yourself to a pair!
I really like those plyers ! you guys have a great weekend
Thanks Paul, you too, keep safe and enjoy the sunshine! D&Px
They’ve got to be the cleanest oldest forks around 👍🏻 do you have the birds nesting in the unit? 🤣 I don’t think Penny needs degreasing!
Hi mate, we're so lucky to live in the beautiful countryside with wildlife all around us... have a great weekend, give the family hugs from us! D&Px
Fantastic 👍
What size was the Allen socket that was used in the bottom of the fork..👍
Struth, how much do those stantions cost ? They looked OK. Very expensive on my Blackbird ! Lovely job as ever though, and great as usual great to watch, thanks :)
Thanks Tony, yes the stanchions are thankfully ok and just needed cleaning after years dipped in what looked like crude oil..lol! Have a great weekend sir and keep safe.
Oooooh! 😂😂.
Mate, you know you made that look waaaaay too easy, right??? As for the jaws tool….. needed that 10 years ago brother, bit late now!!Lol👍🏻
Thanks brother,👍 Good to hear from you, hope you're having a good week already.
always the best!
Very clean job as usual, did someone get wet at the end, have a great weekend
Thanks, you too!
Bobby Ewing..found that oil..lol
Sure thing, it was a little 'crude' !
You must have a bird(s) in a cage that I can hear. Not noticed it(them) before??????????????? Nice vid as well. Loved that end bit, made I jump and laugh!!!!
That's the sounds of the nature outside the garage, we are lucky to live in a beautiful countryside area! Glad you enjoyed, ahve a great weekend Sir!
Thank you very much for the refresher course, just what I needed as incentive redo my 89. Thanks again Del✌️👍
No problem 👍
Thanks for the video! I have gone to tear down my forks on my 07 sportster and the damper rod bolts are stripped. Any suggestions?!
Are they stripped, or are they just turning the damper rod?
@@Moonfleet41 the bolts are stripped. 6mm Allen head is completely shot on both bolts
@@hunterwillis393 OK, try the torx bit trick... offer up a torx bit that doesn't quite fit in to the Allen head, then tap it in gently with a hammer till it's all the way in, the sharp teeth of a torx bit should bite on the metal and get a grip of it, this works pretty reliably... good luck with it buddy, let us know how you get on.
Ah, Sly Stallone's cousin, Sly Dammer. (Camera team now demand danger chocolate & a wipedown, mainly due to dodging 'Hong Kong Deli's freestyle stanchion swordplay & then that perfectly understandable little spurt from a rather over-excited parts washer. Life eh : )xx
The lyrical gangsta in fine style! Have a great weekend Sir.
That’s a serious polish, Del! Any tips for keeping them shiny and avoiding the dreaded corrosion ? Thanks a bunch. Loved that multi tool! Hope you both are doing well there. 🏍👍🏍
Hey Gary, there's no secret, or trick, for keeping shiny shiny, just stay on top of it and don't get it out in bad weather too often! We're both doing better, thanks for asking, it's been a funny past year for sure, have a great weekend both, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 yes it’s quite a chore especially when they’re 19 years old like mine…😎
Glad you’re both doing ok. And on the mend. Yep, didn’t see any of it coming!!!…, that’s for sure.
What cleaner was that for cleaning the crud, Del? I was planning on using petrol or mineral spirits on mine. Thank you.
Never clean parts with petrol mate, it's absolutely lethal, the fumes end up everywhere and you could end up with a very bad day, this is 'emulsifable degreasing solvent', non-flammable and can be washed off with water if you're painting the parts afterwards!
@@Moonfleet41 Thank you for sharing that. I will make sure I get a degreaser from the local store. Cheers from USA !
So whats the end vision for this bike Del? A Hipster Scrambler for Ace Cafe runs...
Maybe, perhaps with a moustache wax dispenser on the bars, an onboard vacuum cleaner to hoover the fluff out of my turn-ups and a nice brown satchel on the side for my mungbean sandwiches... hmm, cool idea!!
@@Moonfleet41 LMAO.. very good
Folk'ing good J o b . P.s ... avoiding Ones P's & q's . 🤭
I just love the bird sounds.
We're very lucky to live in a beautiful place with wildlife all around us...
Peep, peep, peep, peep...baby bird wants feeding
Del does Spanner Monkey ship to the US?
Hi Don, drop Russ a line at Spanner Monkey, am sure he could, just a matter of working out the cost!
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