fork tube nut-special socket needed

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Sep 10, 2011 | 09:33 AM

#11

vtwinbob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by traveler

Yeah the cap bolts.

Thanks for the link....just ordered one.

Now I have to figure out how to get the darned ignition switch off so the plastic panel can be removed!

~Joe

here's a video that will help with your project

http://youtu.be/7-QBH1SFyzo

Sep 10, 2011 | 10:21 AM

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djack

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man i got one of them sockets, with the lead in chamfer and the oring they are to shallow and want to slip off, i pulled the handlebars and used a standard socket. just my opinion

Sep 10, 2011 | 10:24 AM

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dawg

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Yea, the 36mm flat wrench that used to come in the HD tool kits work well with a rag wrapped around the fork cap to 1) prevent marring and 2) take up the slack as it is not a 36mm cap. I've done it many times without the socket.

Sep 17, 2011 | 08:09 PM

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traveler

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Socket arrived....gathering parts for the swap.

~Joe

Sep 17, 2011 | 08:19 PM

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1931jamesw

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Id like to suggest dawg's mix on fork oil too when you replace it. The mix is 50/50 SE and type "E" oil. It keeps a good ride and stops the nose dive when grabbing the front brakes.

Sep 17, 2011 | 08:36 PM

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traveler

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I'll have to check that out.

I was planning on adding a heavier oil and a couple extra ounces to get rid of the havey nose dive I get when I really grab a handful of front brake.

I guess I need to do a search and read up on his "wirches brew".

THANKS...for the heads up.

I need to post pics of my sliders....all done by hand (polished)

cost? 8 bucks in materials, and about 6 hours labor total....a little every day after work and a few the morning.

~Joe

Last edited by traveler; Sep 17, 2011 at 08:39 PM.

Sep 17, 2011 | 09:11 PM

#17

aktid35

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I went to tractor supply and just bought a 1 3/8 open end wrench, and as far as clearance is concerned thats what bench grinders were made for

Sep 17, 2011 | 09:29 PM

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rg_dave

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Originally Posted by dawg

Plus one. Wrench in toolkit works great. Make sure that whatever you use, you cover your tank with a thick towel(s). On the ignition switch just take it out at full lock and remove the cover then just reassemble the switch hand tight. Works great and very simple.