DOC HARLEY: BUMPY RIDE - HAVE YOU DONE A FORK OIL SERVICE?

Doc Harley from the Service Clinic at Low Country Harley-Davidson to help you with the health of your motorcycle! This week he talks about what may be causing you to have a bumpy ride down the road and the solution- the Fork Oil Service. Never heard of it? Here he shares what you need to know.

Doc Harley is a motorcycle technician at Low Country Harley-Davidson with over thirty years working on motorcycles. Over the years at the dealership he has worked on Harley-Davidson, Buell, and Triumph motorcycles with a few other brands here and there from trade-ins. There are thousands of how-to videos out on youtube and other websites across the world. Doc’s goal is to help solve problems that people run into when using their service manual, share insights only found as a certified Harley® technician, and some of the tips he’s picked up over the years.

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[RobertLupo]

I have been wrenching on Harleys for a generation, and I always learn something watching his videos.

[jameskell]

Great video. I bought a 13 Goldwing. 1746 miles on it. Found oil on the left shock tube. Took it in. Had 3 faint scratches from factory. Tore uo the seal.
Alway make sure you clean bugs off the tubes. Always check those seals.
Anything can happen.
Found my back exhaust pipe bolt loose on my 17 Street Glide, while washing the bike. Always look and check everything.

[micha]

People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care!
Dr. Harley, Thanks 🙏

[jaredhowe]

Thank you. Getting my Fork Oil Changed Monday on my 13 year old, 18, 000 mile FXDL.

[absolutestubbornness]

I bought a 2015 superlow that’s been sitting on a jiffy stand for 6 years. It would be great if you make a video about what needs to be done before getting it on the road

[Wooley]

My King is at 50, 000 +, tech told me to bring it this fall/winter and we'll take care of that. Honestly, even my old Ironhead as far as I know has never been changed ever. Thing I never think of unless seals are leaking. Thanks.

[danieljohnlevy]

This guy is so great at explaining and talking during videos.

[danybik]

Excelente video, no hay más que decir, más que gracias, me fue de mucha utilidad, felicitaciones!

[RedDog]

Just had mine done on a Road King and it made a big difference!

[chriscampbell]

I run se heavy in my dirt bike couldn't be happier with that application may try it in my road glide as I prefer stiff forks

[yungoldhead]

I took a PhD class with u doc! I never knew I was amongst a legend! Roc on doc!

[BrewCityRider]

Really good reminder not to ignore your forks, which are probably the most ignored maintenance item on bikes. I think many guys trade for new before it's really an issue though.

[kenstirling]

All your videos are just making my to do list longer

[phdzzz]

My left forkleg is leaking from the top down, and now i see why the oil is silvergray☝🏼 the bushings are worn out. Time to rebuild the forklegs.

Thanks Doc👍

[kmeades]

Great video Doc on a subject that's easily overlooked.
Ride safe from
Sydney, Australia

[tomrizzo]

Something most Riders never think about including me thanks for the info

[flytheedge]

Doc Harley posted a video a short while back and provided part numbers to the fork holder tool and screw cap assembly tool. I would consider those 'must haves' if you service your own forks. That would make the whole assembly process 100% easier!

[hfreakhilz]

Hey Doc I have a 2000 carbed heritage converted from a nightrain with a touring front end wheels dual disk, have been having handling issues tracks to the right always moving to the left is a pain and track’s straight when I keep the right hand pulled towards me, all sorts of alignment stem bearing fork oil changes done to no vain.

[fabiopunk]

yes, forks are no 1 forgotten item in my experience. is there a gas cartridge replacement? that would be an improvement too, in addition to require less maintenance. thanks

[cycleridergod]

I have a 2022 tri glide ultra classic. Mine rides like a dream. I even added a lift kit and it’s even better than what it was. My husband has a 2021 CVO tri glide and he can’t stand the way it rides. He put a legends lift kit on it, but he said the front end rides very rough. Any suggestions?