Fork Rebuild
Cruiser
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From: Spicewood
That 12mm allen for the seat pipe bolt is the key to getting it done. Most allen sets don't have that size included. Those bolts sometimes need an impact gun to break them loose. I had to saw off my 12mm allen and stick a socket on it, then use my impact gun to loosen it. If you are just replacing the top seals, I guess you could do that without taking the seat pipe bolt out at all though.
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Grand HDF Member
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From: Boise, ID
That 12mm allen for the seat pipe bolt is the key to getting it done. Most allen sets don't have that size included. Those bolts sometimes need an impact gun to break them loose. I had to saw off my 12mm allen and stick a socket on it, then use my impact gun to loosen it. If you are just replacing the top seals, I guess you could do that without taking the seat pipe bolt out at all though.
I'll have to check when I get home to see if I have one or if not. If I don't I'll pick one up. Any idea on what the size is on the ones that hold the axle cap on?
Can you remove the seal without removing the upper part of the fork? I do have the whole rebuild kit, but I could probably get just the seals.
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From: sand mountain Alabama
I make my own wrenches a lot of times.
I use a metric allen (12mm) cut off the angled part with a grinder. Welded it to a 1/2 inch socket end. I have a drawer full of old sockets. Now I can use a ratchet or impact.
I have several hundred of allen wrenches. They seem to just grow.
I use a metric allen (12mm) cut off the angled part with a grinder. Welded it to a 1/2 inch socket end. I have a drawer full of old sockets. Now I can use a ratchet or impact.
I have several hundred of allen wrenches. They seem to just grow.
Road Warrior
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From: Bay area, CA
If your replacing the oil seals you will need to remove that seat pipe bolt. I just thought of another good tip I've come across before. Save your old seals or dust seals. When you are all assembled and installing the dust seal covers, put the old seal on top of it and then use your 2" PVC to hammer them home. This way your not beating directly on the chrome cover.
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From: Boise, ID
If your replacing the oil seals you will need to remove that seat pipe bolt. I just thought of another good tip I've come across before. Save your old seals or dust seals. When you are all assembled and installing the dust seal covers, put the old seal on top of it and then use your 2" PVC to hammer them home. This way your not beating directly on the chrome cover.
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