removing the upper fork tube

[mach1]

So I need to remove the upper fork tube(inner) but it wont come out, the spring is out and all the oil has been drained. what am I missing

[sledge]

Wire clip on top of the seal?

[coll0412]

damper rod removed?

[scottpA_GS]

You need to make a fork removal tool 

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=7084.0

[bucks1605]

You need to make a fork removal tool 

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=7084.0

Yep. 

Glad I upgraded to the kat f/e, no tool required.

[The Buddha]

Yea the Kat FE is a 1000 times better product, everything is better.
The damper rods, the legs themselves (made by showa not kayaba - screw japanese protectionism) ... part for part its better. Its even cheaper to buy seals for.
Its adjustment mechanism ...  Run 10wt oil, and you get the feel of 10, 15 or 20 in the 3 clicker settings.
Cool.
Buddha.