Tip - if you don't have a vice or don't want to risk squishing your tubes, break them loose (and when your done tighten them) while they are in the triple clamps

Thank you for sharing this! Great video! I just got my new 4 over forks from Low Brow and will be doing them soon!😊

I use an Allen wrench in the form of a socket as those L shaped ones can be an issue on old bikes when the bolt is jammed in

What do you do with the stock metal spacer? I’ve read that it should be placed under the spring then the PVC above the spring but in this video it wasn’t mentioned at all. He just drops the spring then the spacer above.

Another little important step that was left out is when you drop the upper bushing on, you need to use your PVC or slide tool to gently seat it into place. If you dont, you'll have a hard time seating your fork seal and might ruin it trying. Other than that, great video!

Well done,

Can this be done on a 14 and up sportster or mostly early 2000's and below?

Right now I had to put a Sportster friend in on my 1997 Dyna and the front end sits rather low the kickstand you have to be careful the bike don't fall over it sets to upright. I'm unsure what length tubes I would need I assume that I could use the lower sections from the Sportster I believe them to be the same size in diameter. I hope I'm correct. How much would a set of stock length and what would the stock length be for a dyna 1997 set of tubes thank you

Good to see you using proper extended fork tubes instead of the extended fork tube caps. Lot of hacks out there taking that cheap short cut.

@kryptonitebullycamp5285

Жыл бұрын

That's why I'm here lol I am putting on my 26inch rim I just put my american suspension bolt on neck now I have to put on the extended fork tube caps

found this video because I was trying to figure out how much oil I need to use. I know my stock specs but I got a extended fork tubes. do I still run the same amount of oil?

Like Forking By Frank, CCE has offered extended fork tubes for decades. Randy Smith started the company back in the late 1960s. He manufactured aluminum finned valve covers for Panheads. Personally, I wouldn't go with fork tubes which are longer than 6" over stock. Anything longer causes the forks to flex and makes the bike handle lousy (at any speed). I don't care for raked frame necks. That mod adversely effects low-speed handling. If you're into something different, stretch the frame front down tubes (moderately) and leave the steering head alone. I've been building choppers since the mid-Sixties. A shout out to Lowbrow Customs in NE Ohio. Build right. Ride safe.

@joeygaskell4489

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there, wondering if you are saying that you don't think extra rake in the forks or not. I'm currently debating this but I'm under the impression I need to alter the frame or get triple trees. Thanks in advance.

@walterfechter8080

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeygaskell4489 -- This video might help you. I checked it out before I posted it. The guys at J&P Cycles know their stuff regarding frame mods. Whatever you decide, make certain that the mods were done by someone with a lot of experience regarding frame mods -- like a certified welder with a frame jig. Good luck, Joey. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqaTyaumearTc9Y.html

@joeygaskell4489

2 жыл бұрын

@@walterfechter8080 Thank you, sir! Much appreciated.

@walterfechter8080

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeygaskell4489 -- You're welcome. Choppers por vida!

Crush washer for oil stop?

Ok I can’t find this anywhere, you clean out the fork lower by spraying the break cleaner in there but then what? Do you need to rinse it out? Blow it out with compressed air? Just let the excess drip out the bottom and don’t worry about it or what?

He didn't put back the other bushing. Was it not necessary?

Great video! I've got a dumb question: If you're using anything over stock length tubes, you'll need more oil in the fork?

@_rrascal

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that you put the same amount as stock but I'm not completely sold on that. Dig your videos by the way dude, watch them all.

@SUPPORTYOURSELF

3 жыл бұрын

@@_rrascal thanks homie!!

@kryptonitebullycamp5285

Жыл бұрын

No sometimes it is a different amount

What happens with the caps on top of the forks? What's holding the front end to the trees?

@kryptonitebullycamp5285

Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not brother I'm putting my 26inch on my roadking I just put my american suspension bolt on neck on now I have to put fork tube extension caps and it eliminated the top bolt to hold it on only thing that holds it in place now is the Allen bolts and yes Believe me I'm nervous as hell lol

I had a motorcycle shop charge me 6 hours labor to install preassembled forks and add a second disc brake and line to the front of my Harley does that sound right?

@kryptonitebullycamp5285

Жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely

He I look at you tubes on your website, they don’t show the pvc pipes you say come with the tubes in this video. Do they ?

@lowbrowcustoms

9 ай бұрын

they dont come with PVC tubes, you have to cut them to length and size that you would like or not run them at all.

Everything is a hammer, unless it’s a screwdriver because then it is a chisel ! Great vid man

@kristianestby1510

Жыл бұрын

chisel and prybar

Anybody know what size pvc he used to slam the seal?

@lowbrowcustoms

Жыл бұрын

measure the ID (inside diameter) of your lower leg where the seal sits in that will be your OD (outside diameter) of the plastic PVC pipe. Measure your OD of your fork tube and you want to make sure the PVC pipe has enough clearance to go over the fork tube. Hope that helps.

Do you need a longer brake hose?

@lowbrowcustoms

2 жыл бұрын

If you are running front brake, you might. take a string and measure from the caliper to the master cylinder after install.. but Most of the time people don't run a front brake when adding 6 over or more to their legs... because choppers.

What size diameter is the pvc?

@lowbrowcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

use 5/8” pvc cut to whatever extension your tubes are so +6 over you cut to 6 inches +4 you cut to 4 inches etc

What size pvc is the seal driver?

@yoboo6167

3 жыл бұрын

1-1/2"

Awfully convenient. I’ve had these on my mind for about a month.

@jtmarshall

3 жыл бұрын

Do it if your really thinking about doing it... I put a set of 8 overs on my 96 and I love them makes the bike look killer..

@alexhoff1396

3 жыл бұрын

@@jtmarshall I decided to pull the trigger. The hard drive customs 49mm 6 over forks were out of stock everywhere I could find em, I eventually ordered some off summit and currently have been awaiting shipping since the 5th.

@jtmarshall

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexhoff1396 damn that's a awhile.. its a lil too late now but I would have checked tcbros that's where I got mine..

@jtmarshall

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexhoff1396 never mind, I just checked.. Tallest tcbros sells is 4 over stock

Good video but you left out the refill and bleeding process.

Where is Amanda?