Fork Sliders powder coating & seal re-new

  • HOPPY
    HOPPY
    13 years ago

    Hi everyone, Im turning a recently aquired 02 sportster into a bit of a project bike. Soon Id like to tackle my front end. I want to pull it a part & have the trees & fork sliders powder coated black -  Im assuming there isnt a simpler way get them black. with that said - Would anyone know where I can purchase [Im not near a dealership to get anything] new seals, bushes & bearings to re-new the things I take apart

    cheers!

  • Superglide2012
    Superglide2012
    13 years ago
    There are new seals etc available on ebay.
    Eg
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fork-Seal-Kit-39mm-Harley-Sportster-XL-96-09-/130661856040?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6c0db328#ht_503wt_1159
    http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=sportster+bearings&_sacat=0&_dmpt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=sportster+seals+fork&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
  • daddyracer56
    daddyracer56
    13 years ago

     use stock parts as they last longer , but if there is nothing wrong with the forke  , take the dust cover off then  double tape the fork tube's up paint strip the clear coating off  linished sand dress up & 2 pack paint to the shade you like ,    then you will not have too rebuild your forks  , as well get a nicer finish too the job as powdercoat is not  a fine finish

  • Daggs
    Daggs
    13 years ago
    Powder coating will stand up against stone chips better that the paint.
  • HOPPY
    HOPPY
    13 years ago
    whats the cost general of powder coating? Ill need to grab the yellow pages & find a shop I can send them to.
  • Daggs
    Daggs
    13 years ago
    cost me $100 to get some apehangers, my fork lowers and some spacers I machined blasted then powdered in satin black