Thank you Robert for your support…Doc

Your kind words are much appreciated....Doc

Or they don’t even put enough miles on them. I see so many for sale with under 10K and they can be more than a few years old!

yungoldhead5600 great to hear from you! Hope what we learned is coming in handy.

Daniel you are too kind.....Doc

I have a 2011 RK too - which year is yours? how many miles? just curious. thanks

can't find that video, any suggestions on finding it?

@@BusterKitten I was wrong, no part numbers, but you can figure those out; or go with the Jims Tools

@@BusterKitten kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qp9orJea0pi9qoU.html

Thanks for sharing...Doc

Yes. HD and most aftermarket suspension companies offer Cartridge conversions....Doc

Good call...Doc

That last sentence was useless.

how many miles and years in between changes? just curious. thanks

Thank you kindly...Doc

Thank you kindly...Doc

Take it to your local dealer and have the suspension serviced...Doc

Glad you enjoyed it….Doc

Change the fork oil or convert to cartridge…Doc

If you have a model that can use them install a set of Ricor Intimidators in your front forks, you'll swear you put a $1,200 set of Ohlin fork tubes on the front, they're absolutely amazing. A company called Race-Tec makes a similar set of drop in valves that work well to but they don't have the inertia valve on them. The Ricor Intimidators are only $175 and I can promise you that you'll swear it's the best $175 you ever spent on your bike.

I hear some good stories around the table on this subject....Doc

E mail me so we can hash out some things like, spike wheel front wheel? If so trued to center specs? 16” wheel or did you go with a 17, 19 cast wheel and the front end is raised? Both disc centered to the calipers? On touring front ends the spacers are of different lengths on each side of the wheel. And then there is the question of, used wheel with worn out bearings?…..Doc

Thanks for listening...Doc

Thanks for sharing....Doc

With 50K miles, I would suggest complete disassembly and inspect all parts…..Doc

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson as always my wife and I really apprecieate your advice and direction, all best from Fort Erie Ontario Canada. Our HD near us is the worst service and we often would prefer to cross the boarder into Buffaly NY. My wife and I were considering Legend Suspensions AXEO High-Performance Fork Cartridge Kit which is about 1400 cdn and buddy of our said just change the seals and oil - it would be alot cheaper and I said; Id ask an expert...Thanks Doc!

I like your humor...brought a needed smile this morning...Doc

Should be a great summer👍…..Doc

Type E

10-15 Weight....Doc

You can't, they are a sealed unit

Yes temperatures effect fork oil. In our area a few riders have opted to the SE heavy. Worked well in summer but in fall and winter a noticeable “clunk”in front end due to slow thick oil movement. You can consider upgrading to the nitrogen cartridge that replaces fork oil. Thanks ~ Doc

Always glad to see added tech tips....Doc

Yes, but of coarse the air must be bled out of the forks before disassembled. Had a rookie try to drain the oil before removing the air. Dang what a mess😆 Thanks ~ Doc

Too early to tell, we haven’t had any with that many miles come in yet

You have a great bike for learning dialing in suspension. Your owners manual and factory service manual have basic settings. I have limited dealer knowledge on damping, compression, rebound and preload. There are many websites that explain and advise. Zone in on FXD forums. Thanks ~ Doc

I am not familiar with this type of modification…Doc

The Springer front end does require servicing, when was the last time you had it done?

Somewhere around 40,000 replaced triple tree bearings. Close to 70,000 now. Somewhere along the way I had a severe pothole and it acquired a little bounce, there's no run out out on the Wheel that I can find. I did not know whether changing the shock would have any dampening effect. And it's had two new tires with balancing since I've owned it.

I'd suggest checking the lower rocker adjustment

AMEN BROTHER

They require a new mayor.

The 1999 FL Service Manual section under Front Forks explains using Method 2 how to use your front air suspension to help change fluid.

Your thoughts are interesting. The Service Manual for 2012 - and newer has fork oil service at 50K…..Doc

There were no hydraulic forks in 1903. Hydra Glides started in 1949. If you have ever opened up a set of those old forks. And then today's forks. You would notice a big difference. (The dampers) Not saying these new forks can't be made better, but they get the job done. The aftermarket is there for improvement. Just like cars and trucks. I have a couple of bikes with the early glide front ends. And I have a 2019. Doesn't ride too bad for stock. Been through the Smokey Mountains, and had no complaints.

@@PanM8 actually I have opened a few. it's old technology. HD uses showa. Why not use showas Better suspension that they make.

@@taps_1021Showa has been Harleys supplier since the mid 70's. I don't know if you have ridden the new touring bikes? But they ride a lot better than the bikes of just a few years ago. And a lot better than my 65 Electra Glide. No manufacturer is going to put the best of everything on their product. It costs money. They all have some "bean counter" that watches where they can do less across the product line for profit. Like I said before they get the job done. If you want better, get the cartridges from Legend or Ohlins or ride a Honda or BMW. Those manufactures find places on their products to cut costs as well.

I have a late model RGS and a 1978 flh shovel. I am not saying apply the best just better

Could be with a serious look at neck bearings too….Doc

Nope hand made. 1/2 drive stuff…Doc

Hoping you found what you were looking for in another KZfaq video. I rarely do step by step videos. Doc

Depends on model and your territory. We get super hot and have craters for roads so yes….Doc

What dealer does not stock Harley-Davidson fork oil? Yes you can trust their suggestion 10 wt will work. What brand do they sell? Thanks ~ Doc

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Dear Doc, here they use motul brand oil. Thank you for the teachings. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jMh9fq-i25vLnGw.html

@@pedro4 This is a good brand of oil. Thank you for sharing the video. He looks like the Brazilian version of Doc Harley. ~ Doc

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Your work made me believe in my dreams. Thank you very much, sir!

It is your choice. Yes your front fork oil needs changed. If you are an aggressive rider and want more control the Progressive Cartridge is a great choice....Doc

Email your questions to Legends or Big Bear Performance. They have the answers….Doc

6mm allen, small flathead screwdriver, 1 3/8 socket, a seal driver for the diameter of the tube and of course your service manual

A Factory Service Manual would clear this up. There is a completely disassembled fork oil amount and a Service oil change amount…..Doc

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thanks Doc. Have a factory service manual on order. Have been waiting for it to come in.

Install a set of Ricor Intimidators in your forks while you're at it, I'll guarantee you you'll swear it's the best $175 you ever spent on it, they're absolutely amazing. A company called Race-Tec makes a similar set of drop in valves but they don't have the inertia actuated valve on them, those Ricors are the way to go.

What year and model is your Harley? When was last time your break fluid was changed?

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson it is a 2013 Dyna FLD Switchback. I bought it last year (2018) and it was a one owner bike with 173 miles on it. The guy bought it, put 173 on it, and stored it in a garage for 5 years. After I bought it and put the first 1k miles on it, I took it to my local HD and they did the HD 1,000 mile service, at which point they checked the brake fluid with the electronic tool you showed in your 14 point inspection video. They said that the moisture content was within tolerance and didn't show signs that it needed to be changed. (My HD dealer personnel are not the most pleasant to work with and when I asked if I could bring it by for them to check the moisture for this year with that tool they said that if I scheduled and paid for a service they would do it but not just out of curiosity). So, long story short, they concluded that it doesn't need to be changed yet and advised me just to simply look thru the master cylinder view port on the handlebars and if it doesn't look milky, then I'm fine. What are your thoughts on this?

I can see where they are coming from with the service cost, mechanics have to be very careful when removing the cover to check the fluid which takes time. Also the Dyna rear master cylinder is hard to get to. As for the brake pedal, if you are having issues with it returning then I'd suggest re-greasing where the pedal is attached. Personally I would change your brake fluid after 5 years of sitting, regardless of it showing within tolerance just so you know you have fresh fluid so you can maintain it every two years while you own it.

Hello Rajat! Here in Brazil we don't have the Type E either, so we use 10W. This is the similar oil recommended by Harley here.

@@pedro4 Thanks !! Cheers!

My 2014 StreetGlide service manual says 20,000

My Softail manual says rebuild at 50000 miles

My sg book say rebuild at 50k but I'm doing it at 37 can't wait .so much better

Yes….Doc

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thanks for confirming that nobody could give me a straight answer in Illinois