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I just got the kit and am looking to install it this week. I was wondering if any of you have used it, how you like it, and if there's anything tricky to look out for. Also, should I re-use, or replace the fork oil?
'04 Speedy. Emgo 19" turn-outs, Polaris bellmouth, 142/45 Thrux needles, 3.5 turns. Pod filters My Bike
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Are you lowering the rear too? If so, then watch out for long pipes dragging in the corners.
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replace it! get a good synthetic oil (bel-ray makes a good one)166 mm from top of fork tube is full when the fork is compressed. 484cc according to the manual.
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replace it wih 484cc of quality synthetic fork oil per fork tube. it should measure 166mm from the top of the fork tube when fully compressed. book reccomends 5wt oil. I used 10 wt, some guys mix the two for something in the middle. 
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So, lower the bike with the caps off, fill the tubes to 166mm from the top with synth fork oil, then replace the washers, spacers and caps? Is this done with the spring in or out? 
'04 Speedy. Emgo 19" turn-outs, Polaris bellmouth, 142/45 Thrux needles, 3.5 turns. Pod filters My Bike
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The rear is lowered with 1" shorter shocks. So about .76 inches total. I'm putting a new front tire on it that's about 1" taller so I have to drop the forks roughly 2.065"
'04 Speedy. Emgo 19" turn-outs, Polaris bellmouth, 142/45 Thrux needles, 3.5 turns. Pod filters My Bike
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new front tire on it that's about 1" taller so I have to drop the forks roughly 2.065"
1 thing to consider when running the larger front tyre will be clearance on the guard mount this is the thread from when i did mine
Benny btw gotta love the yellow and black you got a good lookin bike bloke
http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...true#Post339424 
04 yellow&black Speedmaster+the Money Pit{xj jeep}
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