Fork Cap Removal
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From: In The Woods, PA
On my 1997, I had to take them to an indy to get them apart. There was no way i was going to be able to get it done without destroying the tube. The indy has a hell of a time as well.
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Tourer
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From: Gambrill, MD
I was really hoping that this was the problem, but unfortunately, no. I moved the tube up as high as it would go (and still leave me room for the wrench), but it still wouldn't budge.
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From: Gambrill, MD
Nothing it stays in place.
Here is the socket I was talking about
https://www.denniskirk.com/H28215.sk...ent=JIMS+2043&
Here is the socket I was talking about
https://www.denniskirk.com/H28215.sk...ent=JIMS+2043&
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From: Haslet Texas
I don't pull that fork nut unless I'm changing springs.
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From: Cental, MI
I bought the socket that fits that nut and I put it in a vice then hit it with a rattle gun.
Usually spins right off.
I protect the sides of the tube with two halfmoon pieces of pvc pipe (1 1/4" I think).
The only thing under that cap that gets changed is a couple of plastic split rings that are 99 times out of 100 just fine.
Personally I'd just change the bushings if they need it and install a new fork seal and call it good.
Usually spins right off.
I protect the sides of the tube with two halfmoon pieces of pvc pipe (1 1/4" I think).
The only thing under that cap that gets changed is a couple of plastic split rings that are 99 times out of 100 just fine.
Personally I'd just change the bushings if they need it and install a new fork seal and call it good.
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From: Haslet Texas
See post 18.
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Nice tool, have to add that one to the stash.
OP, thread # 2 all the way down seated into # 3 , make sure the tube is firmly pinched up in the tree or the vise with some soft jaws then smack downward on # 2 few few good whacks with that lead hammer then try the wrench. I have used a propane torch to heat the upper part of the tube a bit on a few.
OP, thread # 2 all the way down seated into # 3 , make sure the tube is firmly pinched up in the tree or the vise with some soft jaws then smack downward on # 2 few few good whacks with that lead hammer then try the wrench. I have used a propane torch to heat the upper part of the tube a bit on a few.