NE1 run into *this fork removal issue?
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NE1 run into *this fork removal issue?
So after dis-assembling and removing my E-Glide fairing assembly, the fender, front wheel removal I *attempt* removing the forks...
I've totally removed the "pinch-bolts" and even tried "widening" where it "pinches" with a cold chisel (yes, gently!) but those forks are almost impossible to slide out!
They're approx. 2 inches down & out on one side and about 4in. on the other.
I don't want to "assist" them too aggresively (already using 8lb. hammer + drift as a driver) at the risk of bending the triple trees assembly...
half a can of lube, 100 or so whacks with the "BFH" one busted thumb-nail, and several expletives later I'm up for asking YA'LL for some advise!!!
Thanx!
I've totally removed the "pinch-bolts" and even tried "widening" where it "pinches" with a cold chisel (yes, gently!) but those forks are almost impossible to slide out!
They're approx. 2 inches down & out on one side and about 4in. on the other.
I don't want to "assist" them too aggresively (already using 8lb. hammer + drift as a driver) at the risk of bending the triple trees assembly...
half a can of lube, 100 or so whacks with the "BFH" one busted thumb-nail, and several expletives later I'm up for asking YA'LL for some advise!!!
Thanx!
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RE: NE1 run into *this fork removal issue?
I had problems getting mine out also. Used a lot of PB Blast and a 8# hammer with a piece of scrap alum between the top fork nuts. Once I got it past the top triple tree I was able to pull the leg out as I twisted it back and forth. Rust build up on the triple trees was why. Are the legs past the upper tree? If so you can unbolt the triple tree anddrop the fork legs with the lower triple tree. This way you can turn the legs upside down on to blocks of wood and try tapping the tree down. This late I would spraythe legs down with a good penetrating oillike PB Blaster and let is soak overnite. Good Luck.
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RE: NE1 run into *this fork removal issue?
thanx for the response, I DID finally get the thing out... It was a bugger right up until it fell out of the bottom triple. I must've used half a can of spray lube, also ended up using a screw-style camper jack between upper and lower triple tree (YES, I braced it to avoid bending something!)
Now I've got the forks torn apart and need to find some tubes that AREN'T bent to re-assemble it all [&:]
My bike is a 2000 model with @ 26K miles and I was really *surprised* to see that much rust inside the tube clamp area of both upper and lower trees... Maybe it was parked outside before I bought it is all I can figure?
Now I've got the forks torn apart and need to find some tubes that AREN'T bent to re-assemble it all [&:]
My bike is a 2000 model with @ 26K miles and I was really *surprised* to see that much rust inside the tube clamp area of both upper and lower trees... Maybe it was parked outside before I bought it is all I can figure?
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RE: NE1 run into *this fork removal issue?
Ouch! Did you bend them taking them out?
I believe your forks do not have the cartridge in the left side. I do have one non-cartridgetube I could send you as I switched over to running the cartridge in both legs and they take a different tube. PM me with your address and I will send it to you. I also have 1" lower springs -1 new and 1 used - you can have them also as the cartridge setup uses different springs.
I believe your forks do not have the cartridge in the left side. I do have one non-cartridgetube I could send you as I switched over to running the cartridge in both legs and they take a different tube. PM me with your address and I will send it to you. I also have 1" lower springs -1 new and 1 used - you can have them also as the cartridge setup uses different springs.
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RE: NE1 run into *this fork removal issue?
Didn't bend the forks while taking them out... The previous owner bent them while taking out a wild hog (*most* people hunt feral hogs with a *rifle*)
This is why a forum like this one ROCKS!!! This guy from Minn. is going to hook me up with the parts that I need to keep my bike on the road.. how cool is THAT?!?
THANK YOU and a PM has been sent!
(kind of makes that wait for a slow server around here seem a little less bad, OR is it my slow connection?)
NOW if I could figure out what this "cartridge" vs. regular fork tube thing is all about (off to the search function!)
This is why a forum like this one ROCKS!!! This guy from Minn. is going to hook me up with the parts that I need to keep my bike on the road.. how cool is THAT?!?
THANK YOU and a PM has been sent!
(kind of makes that wait for a slow server around here seem a little less bad, OR is it my slow connection?)
NOW if I could figure out what this "cartridge" vs. regular fork tube thing is all about (off to the search function!)
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RE: NE1 run into *this fork removal issue?
Only have the 1 tube as stated above so you will need to find/buy 1 more. Looking at the pictures you sent me you do not have the cartridge set up. I will PM you with the part number for the tube you need when I get home from work. I will include a parts drawing and parts breakdown with the parts I send. I can provide phone help if needed and will include my phone# in the PM.
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