Going to try and Cerakote Dyna fork tubes
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Going to try and Cerakote Dyna fork tubes
So we are going to try and cerokote the the fork tubes on a dyna (instead of DLC)
My question to you all is what the hell is this yellow plastic ring?!?! At first glace it seems like it doesn't seal anything and maybe allows the fork oil to flow through? Again, I don't know. I seems like it can be removed with some force, but we haven't touched. The damn thing isn't even listed in the parts catalog
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....ORK%20ASSEMBLY
So i decided to turn to you gents in hopes of figuring this out.
if we bake it and it melts can we even get a replacement?
Can it even be removed with a tool or something?
im including pics because visuals are always great!!!
My question to you all is what the hell is this yellow plastic ring?!?! At first glace it seems like it doesn't seal anything and maybe allows the fork oil to flow through? Again, I don't know. I seems like it can be removed with some force, but we haven't touched. The damn thing isn't even listed in the parts catalog
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....ORK%20ASSEMBLY
So i decided to turn to you gents in hopes of figuring this out.
if we bake it and it melts can we even get a replacement?
Can it even be removed with a tool or something?
im including pics because visuals are always great!!!
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Looks like a plastic bushing to keep the fork tube from rattling around the damper rod.
I have my doubts that the fork seals will last long or seal at all with the tubes cerakoted. That stuff has more in common with power coat then dlc. I don't think they can get it smooth or slick enough to work. I am interested to see if it work though.
I have my doubts that the fork seals will last long or seal at all with the tubes cerakoted. That stuff has more in common with power coat then dlc. I don't think they can get it smooth or slick enough to work. I am interested to see if it work though.
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Looks like a plastic bushing to keep the fork tube from rattling around the damper rod.
I have my doubts that the fork seals will last long or seal at all with the tubes cerakoted. That stuff has more in common with power coat then dlc. I don't think they can get it smooth or slick enough to work. I am interested to see if it work though.
I have my doubts that the fork seals will last long or seal at all with the tubes cerakoted. That stuff has more in common with power coat then dlc. I don't think they can get it smooth or slick enough to work. I am interested to see if it work though.
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how do they get it in there in the first place? so basically i would have to get new forks?
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I would try Duracoat. You don't have to bake it. I want to try it on my wife's forks and my wheels.
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thanks a lot of the explanation.. really helped me/out on this project.