chopper forks question

[jarnett]

Can anyone tell me if a set of 2005 chopper fork sliders will for sure fit on 2003 fork tubes? They look 99% identical except for the upper part that the tubes slide in is concaved and my 03 ones are tapered. Any other differences maybe? Any help would be much appreciated and may get me back on the road sooner!

 

[Five Five]

Yup should work. Verify fender mounts, brake caliper and fork brace

 

[jarnett]

What about the brace that goes across just above the fender? My 03 looks like that just clamps around the slider,

The ones im looking at look like theres a mounting bracket there?

The new ones are supposed to fit 05 or later and are made by perse performance, sent to big dog as samples to upgrade from the Korean made ones but big dog decided not to use them is the story. I had a recent snafu where i broke off a bolt flush behind the caliper bracket and tried to drill it out and messed it up. Can get these both for a good price and they look a little cooler also..just wanna make sure they will work

 

[jarnett]

And now that i look closer it seems the fender brackets may be different also...lol this may turn into an 05 upgrade of more than just the sliders lol!

 

[stlmikie]

It's alright if they are different. Will they work is the question.

And now that i look closer it seems the fender brackets may be different also...lol this may turn into an 05 upgrade of more than just the sliders lol!

 

[jarnett]

Exactly. I think i will go ahead and get them if i can work something out with bigdogpartsking

 

[jarnett]

If i can get them and they work ill have some oem fork sliders for sale for a good deal if someone else needs them.

 

[jarnett]

No repky from bigdogpartsking yet. He has the slider set. Just on a serious budget so i had to make an offer for a little less. Idk if he will negotiate much or not. Fingers crossed :/

 

[Th3InfamousI]

I'm interested in your polished fork sliders If you get rid if them.

what's wrong with it?

 

[jarnett]

I'm interested in your polished fork sliders If you get rid if them.

what's wrong with it?

on the left slider, (with the caliper mount) one of the screws that hold the mount broke off, I tried to drill it out and couldnt. Im sure a good man with a drill press or machine shop could drill it out and re tap it. Just though it would be easier to change sliders and would be a nice upgrade. No luck on picking up the new sliders yet.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

on the left slider, (with the caliper mount) one of the screws that hold the mount broke off, I tried to drill it out and couldnt. Im sure a good man with a drill press or machine shop could drill it out and re tap it. Just though it would be easier to change sliders and would be a nice upgrade. No luck on picking up the new sliders yet.

cool keep me posted if you pick any up...not sure I can get it out but maybe:2thumbs:

 

[KaptinAmerika]

on the left slider, (with the caliper mount) one of the screws that hold the mount broke off, I tried to drill it out and couldnt. Im sure a good man with a drill press or machine shop could drill it out and re tap it. Just though it would be easier to change sliders and would be a nice upgrade. No luck on picking up the new sliders yet.

Ship it to me with 85 bucks and I'll repair it and ship it back to you

Wild Steed Worx & Services
12127 Via Elena
El Cajon, CA 92019

 

[jarnett]

Ship it to me with 85 bucks and I'll repair it and ship it back to you

Wild Steed Worx & Services
12127 Via Elena
El Cajon, CA 92019

Thanks Kaptin, Im gonna talk to a guy at a local shop that was recommended to me today. I would rather not fool with shipping. Let me see what he says and Ill get back with you.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

You bet jarnett

 

[Tattooedirish1]

on the left slider, (with the caliper mount) one of the screws that hold the mount broke off, I tried to drill it out and couldnt. Im sure a good man with a drill press or machine shop could drill it out and re tap it. Just though it would be easier to change sliders and would be a nice upgrade. No luck on picking up the new sliders yet.

The same damn thing happened to mine. I noticed that my caliper bracket was moving and making a clunking sound. tried to tighten the screw but it spun freely. Decided to change my fork seals while I drilled and remove the screw turns out, both were sheared off and only the head of 1 screw was holding the caliper bracket to the fork. I could not remove the sheared screws. I'm thinking the red loctite is keeping them stuck. So I need to find a good welder or a new left bottom fork leg. Any Idea as to who made them for the 2003 chopper