Motorcycle Repair: Sportster, sportster 1200 custom, fork tube


Question
Hi, i have to change out a fork tube on a 2000 Sportster 1200 custom, can you give me an idea of the steps needed it doesn't look all that hard, but ya never know, thanks

Answer
Prop up bike and remove front tire and fender, loosen lower triple tree pinch bolt and then remove top clamp tube cap. Twist tube out of tree set and put on bench remove set screw that is at the bottom of lower leg where it sets on the axle. Disassemble tube and reinstall in reverse order. Change seals while you have it apart.