Harley Davidson Front Suspension Service and Upgrade

Here you can watch Gary install a set of Progressive Mono Tube Suspension in the forks of a 2005 SoftTail. Every little step is covered. Even if you have never been into a Harley Front End, After this you will have everything you need to know how to rock it yourself.
WIRING TUTORIAL AT 20:48
Also! Gary replaces some crappy wiring to the head light with Deutsch Connectors (I didn't know they were called that!).
If you have any questions, Gary is always quick to help out any way he can. So leave anything you want to talk about in the COMMENT section.
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Thanks for the support!

[@Trooper738]

You could never work at Harley-Davidson, you are too good!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

HAHAHAHAAH! I don't know if I could put up with them!

[@keithbarclay3234]

Dude, hands down the best video on here about removing this style forks on these bikes. So many questions out there and so many answers. You dumbed it down and made it impossible to mess up. Thank you a ton man

[@johnkloock4750]

It's nice to see someone take pride in there work. Great job on the content.

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thank you John! Appreciate that. We try hard to do it right one time around here

[@Mfenix79]

We would all like to see regular content from you I’m sure! So informative and detailed ! Thank you.

[@LateNiteVTwin]

I have had a few questions about the connectors I installed, and one was "why did I install them right next to the other butt connectors?? Well, the connector was only one of the turn signals. The other side, and head lamp wasn't shot in the video! Sorry I didn't state that!

[@jamesallen2785]

What an excellent video. I'm very impressed with your attention to detail. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain those connectors.

[@inthegarage.withalvaro.1344]

Man I love your videos, the way you explain things and the way you show it, oh yea, and the sound effects too. Keep them coming please.

[@hramsay8756]

Your video helped me decide which shop is going to overhaul my 2006 FLHX-I. Thank you, sir.

[@frankiegonzales4370]

I just wanted to say thank you for not only showing how to change the suspension but educating us and going that extra mile on how to do things in the correct way and how to spend a little extra time to make it last longer and easier up keep later on down the road...I so want to do my street glide front end now. Thanks again for your help and time

[@Sy1vanharp]

Love your videos! Super happy to see videos made to help me understand my Vtwin more!

[@paulj4463]

Love the attention to detail, level of quality of the chosen components and detailed explanations. The video quality is really good as well. It’s obvious you are a skilled craftsman. Perfect…, thank you very much.

[@kennyfrazier4585]

Very informative on issues others seem to overlook or take for granted! Nice detailed work brother!

[@FIREMANDAN586]

You make the rest of us feel good doing this as a career and full passion. Remind me of my instructors and DOC Harley from Low country HD. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

[@jasonfox2273]

Love the time and detail that you put into this video .

[@joelricobene4147]

Excellent video my friend. Your work ethic and attention to detail are top shelf . Thanks for sharing !!

[@DukeCityRambler]

Wish you all were still doing vids, so helpful...

[@raymondpontremoli4500]

Great video....Nice to see someone who actually knows what he is doing....Keep rolling the round rubber dude..

[@shaneo5196]

Thank you guys so much for doing a great detail on installs. Love watching. 😂 Love the sound effects and editing!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks for watching! I hope this has helped!

[@americanland878]

This Guy is The best. I would have no problem taking my bike to Gary. You should be teaching classes. Very informative. Pleasure watching your videos!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

I try my best, and hopefully everyone who watches , just like you, can get something out of what I post. Thanks for stopping in!!

[@BillyBlaze7]

@@LateNiteVTwin I wish you were in Texas I would be bringing my bike to you this week

[@LateNiteVTwin]

@@BillyBlaze7 Ship it out here! I'll fix it! LOL

[@lenyfi1652]

Love and appreciate your videos, keep them coming. Thanks 🙏

[@BehnamAzadeh]

Bravo Gary....sehr gut alles geklaert.Danke

[@rcmike09]

90% of my subs are mechanical vids. And I love how you go into details about how things work. I have seen several videos about those wire connectors, but never that detailed of how to use them.

[@martinwall7297]

all good info and illustration, keep em coming!

[@TheMasonjarz]

Great videos. You’ve got great knowledge and skills, obviously, and your presentation is very good. Yours are the videos I’d use when doing stuff myself. Happy to have found your channel! Looking forward to more. Thanks

[@fwbcarl]

You make me want to tear my bike apart and rebuild everything. You make it look so easy. Love your videos. Keep 'em comin

[@ferarreola96]

Great video brother, very in depth. Now i feel confident enough to do the install on my own.

[@dustydean56]

Great work Gary ! A big thumbs up from Wisconsin !

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks Dusty!

[@thomaseverley3847]

I want to thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video! This was the most detailed, informative video on you tube, and was able to answer the questions I had on rebuilding the forks!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

You bet Thomas! Glad we could help!

[@SuperBabyBuffalo]

Best Harley content on YT. You actually know what you're talking about AND can explain it to the camera well. lol Where ya been man? Come on back!

[@RyDawg1904]

Great video. Thanks to you I was able to do this today to my RG. Forks felt much better on test ride.

[@joechirik3730]

Great video! The detail that you provide is outstanding!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks Joe!

[@roydavetaylor7354]

Great Video! Very informative on both the forks and wiring

[@michaelfuller2378]

Great video! Keep em' coming!

[@daveysingkoferii7455]

Hello, Your attention to detail and your work ethics are refreshing to see in this day and age. I only wish you were near me so I could bring my bike to you.

[@houndsmanone4563]

I learned a lot from this vdeo. I'd like to change my own forks from stock to chrome. Thanks for the video. Full-watch (twice) 👍🏽🤠 6/14/23

[@biglarry7937]

A pleasure to watch your videos, you have thorough explanation and fallow the same belief as I do. You get what you pay for. I'm a firm believer in that. In the past I've had shops swap and steal parts and I've called them out( it got ugly once) people don't like when Big Larry calls them out. Even a friend of my ex girlfriend did some shoddy work, that's why I work on my own cars, bikes, and home now... Keep up the good work brother. I know there are some honest people out there and you seem like one of them.

[@michaelpascual2731]

This reminds me of when I did my 1995 127cid FLSTC AND I feel good that after watching you do it that I did mine correctly. Great job 👏 and I just subscribed 👍 for more quality videos and work peace ✌

[@georgearmstrong5789]

Thank you for your time. I’m really learning a lot how to work on my ultra limited thanks again

[@DwightCox8188]

You do a great job with the visual and verbal step by step procedures. Keep those “How To” videos going!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thank you Dwight! We have fun shooting these and we're glad you enjoy them!

[@RonaldoVeiga]

I'm learning a lot with you down here in Brazil! Keep up the good work!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Hey Ronaldo! Thanks for stopping in!

[@BurlyDerrick]

Thank you! actually bi-passed your video because of the bags on the pic. glad I went back and watched! only Video I've seen showing Softail and the fork tube seals...

[@johnragonese3680]

I really like the way you break it down there is know question in my mind when your finished confidence is the word I was looking for cool

[@arnoldpadilla6471]

Been waiting for more awesome videos. I hope all is well with you and yours.

[@mickspence2885]

Good stuff mate...ended up watching your videos after seeing you do some striping with Maxwell.. keep up the good work man

[@johnra1269]

Love your videos, very detailed and pro. Keep them coming brother 😁

[@Mike-uh2gw]

That crimp tool is sweet. I solder and use shrink wrap after I cut out the excess wire but the OEM type connectors just look better. That's a professional looking job. Great video.

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thank you for the comments, I am much like you as I solder and shrink wrap as well but in a possible situation like the lights having to be removed from the bike for service, I wanted to share. Glad you liked it!

[@RC51tourqe30]

Is any one else a little attracted to this guy? I feel like I’m listening to myself teaching myself from a point in the future where I know everything and am still doing all things correct and precise! I trust this guy with my unborn baby!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

OH MAN........NEWBORNS??? LOL!!!! Ok, maybe your bike.....

[@alvintarrer6914]

Appreciate your craftsmanship 👊👍

[@jakeboldt8413]

Hey this is the first video I've seen of yours. Nice work man!

[@michaelluciano3690]

Glad I found you bro. Your mode of xplaining technical sh#t is very smooth. Thank you. And you seem a cool dude. Stay true n crank that throttle. Love from Newark New Jersey

[@cwtroncin7582]

I just watched my first video, from you, and man your videos are so informative, I have been riding, and wrenching on Harleys over 30" year's and even I don't know everything, anyway man keep up the good work,

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks for stopping in! I try and cover as much as possible, I do leave some details out but that's why I recommend the manuals for whatever you're working on. Glad to help!

[@TheBilly502]

Great video... Very clear explanations and clear video!

[@eueelanacustom]

Really good videos dude!!!! Watching from Brazil and learning more about your machines; mine is a RoadKing 2.006/07 and I’ll upgrade the compensator like you’ve done!! Ty for videos and waiting for more!!! See yah bro!!!

[@jamesbraden6592]

Really enjoyed your video. Just got my first Harley and it is in need of a fork rebuild

[@KiwiBizDude]

Great video, clearly shown and explained. Thanks!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks Gerard! Thanks for stopping in!

[@ronnieweaver1664]

Nice video nice work We need more guys like you 👍

[@jerielyork6584]

I've never had anybody on this KZbin in anything on a know how explain it as well as you have thank you I can understand it and it wasn't boring a lot of them are you are mad me and my teacher at MMI God bless

[@robertspencer2917]

Enjoyed your video first time viewer and I will be having my fork service and upgrading my forks to the progressive on my 15 Ultra limited. Thank you.

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks for stopping in Robert! You will enjoy the upgrade for sure!

[@jimedward8908]

Excellent instructional video, thanks for posting it. Subbed

[@markorsborn7859]

Excellent video, thanks.

[@LonesomeNomad137]

Great videos. Keep them coming

[@hanskonrad5850]

just subcribed - great coverage on that. down to what exactly needs reused and what doesnt and how to from top to bottom. thankyou for the great tutorial, mmi eat your heart out

[@isagoes6156]

Just found the site love it. Now I have a lot of maintenance to get done lol.

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

More vids please. We'd all appreciate it!

[@MrMatthewcurtis1979]

Very nice! Excited for more videos! Maybe replacing a stator maybe. Proper brake/clutch bleed!! 👍👍

[@davidpenny1577]

hello from Nova Scotia I love the videos. just ordered the Man o war Compensator

[@motoring8407]

Hi from Australia, absolutely love your videos and what you are doing. Your attention to detail is very impressive

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Hi from Northern California! Thanks for stopping in Stevie!! I hope any of these videos helped out?? Whats the bike scene like down there??

[@motoring8407]

@@LateNiteVTwin Australia is quite warm most of the year so we ride all year round, trading my ride for the 2021 Softail Street Bob 114 soon, would love for you to do some M8 videos. Talk about the issues, although I think most have been sorted except for dumping misty oil back in. Catch Can might be my first upgrade. Cheers Steve

[@LateNiteVTwin]

@@motoring8407 What kind of mods are you planning???

[@anotherbrickinthewall1700]

Great work. Great video.

[@borealmetalworx]

Great job. Well laid out, great camera work and lighting. Keep up the good vids man, earned my sub for sure. Oh ya hello from Sudbury Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Hello back! Thanks for stoping in and subbing!

[@mikeflay12]

Thank you very much this video is awesome you make it look easy and explain what your doing like a pro cheers 👌🏽🤙😎

[@highdesertbill]

Great Videos! Keep up the great work

[@MarkHilldacreative1]

Dude,! you are thorough! Awesome!!!!

[@billhunter8868]

Keep the vids flowing.

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Working on them Bill!

[@mchristr]

Before joining the Harley camp I was spoiled by good suspension on Japanese sportbikes. Installed Legends cartridges and Revo A shocks on my '14 Road King. Night and day difference and worth the almost $2K.

[@Zerotys_ADV]

Just found the channel. Excellent stuff!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks for stopping in!

[@davidnanze8697]

Great video. you do it right thats for sure. love those connectors.

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks David! The connectors are the only way to go!

[@davidhartzell8428]

Very good work ethic...keep up the good work.

[@cliffordperanio9929]

Thanks you explained it very well

[@robertwilliams1894]

Awesome video mate, thanks.

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Robert, yo are very welcome! Thanks for stopping in!

[@kurthuck2630]

Great video! Good repair mechanics are hard to come by! Wish you worked on my bike!

[@scotttaylor6848]

You make Very Good videos!! Please keep it up!!!

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks Scott! I hoped it helped out!

[@billhubbard2312]

I'm a liker not a hater ! hoho You do great work ,and you narrate well to where the layman can understand. Thanx

[@waltercheeks5309]

Great job. Thanks for the awesome information.

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thanks for stopping in Walter!

[@davidhartzell8428]

Hey Gary I think I accidentally hit the wrong thumb lol .your video is very informative and I like 👍 the work that you do.

[@kevinfreemire2496]

Great video! Thanks

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thank you for stopping in Kevin!

[@fredcarter7003]

Great video

[@ccollins9981]

Another awesome video thanks

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Anytime! Thanks for watching!

[@markroadking]

Great info!

[@aamantium1]

I know that genuinely good content takes time to create, but I've come to really appreciate your "how-to's". So, chop chop man. It's gonna take a lot of videos to cover all of my bikes... You'd think that someone that owns 3 Harleys would be better at working on them, but I just make them look pretty for a living.

[@LateNiteVTwin]

What do you own?? One man can never have enough Harleys! I own three myself, a 53 Pan, 92 FXR and my 11 Roadglide!

[@johndsmith7785]

@@LateNiteVTwin I'm in the same boat with an 89 FXR, 1996 WG and a 1999 Ultra with a SE CV44. I need a relay in the FXR and a new starter... Over my skill level Late Night V-Twin

[@aamantium1]

I have a 93 EG that's not really an touring bike anymore. I've got an 06' sporty, that is by far, not a sporty anymore. And an 09 EG that is stripped down to a performance oriented street glide, sans some quick detach accessories.

[@aamantium1]

@@LateNiteVTwin I'd be down to trade straight across though! Never had a pan. Traded an fxr for a super glide a few years back (when you could still find a reliable fxr for under 5grand).

[@LateNiteVTwin]

@@aamantium1 I know what you mean to try and find an FXR for cheap. I remember when they came out. The community screamed that they looked like Hondas! I wrench on my three, not as often since I worked all the bugs out. My pan is a little fussy but a solid built.

[@BillyBlaze7]

i put those in every bike i get and love them, need to do it on my new bike

[@DLSWV]

👍😉. Great video. Thanks.

[@tonybailey4058]

Great video thanks.

[@wrenchup1037]

Thnx for video. Helped me on my build

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Glad we could help, and thanks for stopping in!

[@steventwiddy3402]

Man you have some serious bucks wrapped up in your tools 🛠

[@chrisguffey31]

You alive? Best instructions ever

[@electriceye683]

Great vid

[@joeyzammit933]

Hi gaz I'm glad your doing these vids I live down under and not close to a dealer so I'm not very mechanically minded so I watch your vids I'd like to see how you adjust the rear shocks under the 97 evo heritage softail springer cheers mate

[@virgilastacy5281]

I like your service and work ethic you gitter done right I like that Anyway keep it between the mustard and mayo and rubber side down GBU later

[@justinsarbaum4025]

So I am fixing to rebuild my front end and came across this video. Thank you for such a detailed and great job on your video. I am wondering where you went? I have checked out your other videos and they are all a year old. I’m sure you have more knowledge in that skillet of yours.

[@sidneysnottley6414]

Great vid - Subscribed

[@LateNiteVTwin]

Thank you for subscribing Sidney! Stay tuned for more fun!