fork slider swap revisited....

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After studying the SM and spending many, many hours reading the various threads on this great forum, I worked up the gumption to install some powder coated sliders on my 2007 Road King Custom. I made a tool to take out the 6mm bolt (thanks to dawg) but I wound up rounding out the hex head. I then drained the forks through the screws and took them out of the triple trees. I took the forks to a mechanic friend who took the 6mm bolts out with an impact driver. I then replaced the fork seal and put the slider back on. I reinstalled new 6mm bolts and drain screws. I did not do anything with the split ring thing or anything else. I think I am ready to put the forks back in the trees, add oil, and button up. Am I missing anything? There have been so many informative posts about this that I get confused and think I am forgetting something. Can one of you guys assure me that I am good to go? Your help has been, and is greatly appreciated.

Barry
PS: My J&S jack is another tremendous idea that I got from this forum. My King is sitting on it without the front end and it is rock solid without any straps.
 
Yes, I replaced the fork seal with the PVC tool that I made according to your instructions. I also put the clip back in. After thinking about it I guess I should put the oil in before I put the forks back on the bike. That way I can compress the forks to help "settle" the oil. My bike takes 11.1 oz. I did not fool with that split ring or any of the other things you mentioned. That is why I am concerned I may have forgotten something. BTW - thanks for the great write up. I studied it for hours. I have also gotten a lot of other valuable info from your many threads. You are an invaluable member of this forum.
 
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