Fork Seal Help: the Allen bolt at the bottom

[twelvepoint]

Hello,

I'm in the process of doming my fork seals, but it seems like the Allen bolt at the bottom won't come out. I definitely released it to whatever it bolts to, but it seems like something inside is just spinning. Does this make sense?

[twelvepoint]

Note: I think this is where the special tool mentioned here comes in handy:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=16318.0

Trouble is, the link to the the tool thread seems to be broken...

[beRto]

Note: I think this is where the special tool mentioned here comes in handy:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=16318.0

Trouble is, the link to the the tool thread seems to be broken...

Hello,

Here are a couple of related threads (including details on the special tool):
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=7084.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39547.0

This should help you finish up the job!

[twelvepoint]

Ok, one down, one to go. That wasn't so bad

[beRto]

Ok, one down, one to go. That wasn't so bad

Nope. The only trouble is trying not to scratch up and knock around the insides of the fork tube.

[tt_four]

I don't remember how I eventually got it out, but I definitely remember dealing with that forever years ago. Someone recommended an impact wrench just to spin it loose, but I didn't have one at the time.

[twelvepoint]

Am having a little trouble getting the dust cap on nice and tight. Any tricks for knocking it in?

[twelvepoint]

Um, one other question:

I have the seals changed out and the forks are reassembled, except for putting the top caps back on.

I was able to get most of the old oil out, and wiped down all the parts. So now I just want to measure out 382ml of 10-weight fork oil and pour it right down the top, right? I read that you can also measure the oil level from the top of the fork tube - that's with the fork fully compressed, and with the spring and spacer removed? Is there a "best practice" or whatever for what I'm doing here?