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RCHER New Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Nebraska
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Posted: December 11, 2005, 10:01 pm Post subject: Fork tube cap removal |
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I have a 75 that I am trying to convert to a cafe racer. The bike will run, but I have a long way to go and the list keeps getting longer.
I am having trouble getting the fork caps off to tear down the forks and put in new seals and boots. They were buggered when I got them, but I can set a 17mm bolt in and grab that with a vice grip instead of a allen wrench. They are so tight, I can't budge them. Any suggestions? I can't fix the forks if I can't add oil. Besides they look like heck. I am using this frame cause I like the wheels! Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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grizld1 Full Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 594 Location: Carbondale, IL
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Posted: December 12, 2005, 11:05 am Post subject: Re: Fork tube cap removal |
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First off, be sure to clock those tubes to the clamps before removal. For a drive tool on that type of cap I use a 17 mm coupling nut. Just set it in the cap, grab it with a 17 mm socket on a breaker bar, and do the needful. If things are really nasty, raise the tubes in the clamps and torch 'em. Don't forget to block the engine; you don't want to have any load on the forks when you get to the end of the threads. If the breaker bar doesn't work with a reasonable cheater, try air impact. If you don't have that, a machine shop will pull 'em for a few bucks.
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Phred Full Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2005 Posts: 110 Location: St. Louis, MO metro area
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Posted: December 13, 2005, 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Fork tube cap removal |
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I bent a bolt with a 17 mm head into an "L"-wrench and put a pipe on it. If all else fails, I have a set of '75 tubes I can let you have cheap (like for cost of postage!)
_________________ "Phred"
'75 "Project YamaHog" or "Project Yamabob" or my wife's favorite "pile of crap in the garage" |
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RCHER New Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Nebraska
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Posted: December 14, 2005, 10:43 pm Post subject: Re: Fork tube cap removal |
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Thanks for the offer, I am gathering up some lapping compound as the caps are messed up also and other tools so I can tackle this thing in a couple of days. I will let you know how this thing comes out. I may have to take you up on that offer.
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RCHER New Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Nebraska
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Posted: December 16, 2005, 12:05 am Post subject: Re: Fork tube cap removal |
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Got em out, now we are on the way to getting them done! I found a 17mm hex 1/2 drive and used my electric impact. I pounded the caps with a hammer a few times to resize the opening and with a little heat, they came right out. Suprisingly, the torque wrench didn't do a thing. Thanks for the help. Parts should be here in a few days. Stick around, I am sure I will be asking more questions.
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