Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 13, 2005, 11:55:42 PM
Post by: Frost on April 13, 2005, 11:55:42 PM
I'm about to install my progressives...but I can't find the right PVC tubes from my HomeDepot...
what size, thickness or any other properties of PVC should i get???
what size, thickness or any other properties of PVC should i get???
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: davipu on April 14, 2005, 12:08:16 AM
Post by: davipu on April 14, 2005, 12:08:16 AM
they didn't come with spacers?
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 14, 2005, 12:12:02 AM
Post by: Frost on April 14, 2005, 12:12:02 AM
nope...
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: davipu on April 14, 2005, 12:16:01 AM
Post by: davipu on April 14, 2005, 12:16:01 AM
about 1 1/4" or 30 mm which ever is closer to the outside diameter of the spring without going more than 3 mm over,
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: nemesis109 on April 14, 2005, 03:22:17 AM
Post by: nemesis109 on April 14, 2005, 03:22:17 AM
I went and used a Schedule 40 end cap made for 1/2 inch pipe. Worked like a charm.
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Freeze05 on April 14, 2005, 07:34:05 AM
Post by: Freeze05 on April 14, 2005, 07:34:05 AM
Ditto. Schedule 40 end cap.
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 14, 2005, 07:38:46 AM
Post by: Frost on April 14, 2005, 07:38:46 AM
so i just go into homedepot and as for Schedule 40 end cap.??
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Freeze05 on April 14, 2005, 07:42:36 AM
Post by: Freeze05 on April 14, 2005, 07:42:36 AM
Yup, it will cost you a whole thirty cents or so!
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 09:27:38 AM
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 09:27:38 AM
COOL!
Hey Frost, wanna install your Progressives with me cause i have the springs, the 15wt oil and i'm going to buy the PVC pipe today
wanna come over to my place in scarborough and do it at the same time (whoa, that didn't mean to sound homosexual) :dunno:
pm me
cheers,
joel
Hey Frost, wanna install your Progressives with me cause i have the springs, the 15wt oil and i'm going to buy the PVC pipe today
wanna come over to my place in scarborough and do it at the same time (whoa, that didn't mean to sound homosexual) :dunno:
pm me
cheers,
joel
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: davipu on April 14, 2005, 09:34:26 AM
Post by: davipu on April 14, 2005, 09:34:26 AM
oooo ooooo me too, I'll bring the beer
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 09:35:13 AM
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 09:35:13 AM
davidpu: cool! come down to toronto and we'll make a night out of it
hahahhhaha
hahahhhaha
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 14, 2005, 09:36:37 AM
Post by: Frost on April 14, 2005, 09:36:37 AM
sure...you free tomorrow afternoon?
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 10:23:10 AM
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 10:23:10 AM
I PM'd you, Frost
late afternoon/evening is best for me
cheers,
joel
late afternoon/evening is best for me
cheers,
joel
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 11:04:49 AM
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 11:04:49 AM
can anybody tell me exactly what tools me and Frost are going to need to install these Progressive Springs?
Thanks!
cheers,
joel
Thanks!
cheers,
joel
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: pantablo on April 14, 2005, 11:47:45 AM
Post by: pantablo on April 14, 2005, 11:47:45 AM
1/2" drive socket wrench (no socket on it) to get the tops off. allen wrenches (6mm or 8mm maybe?) to get handlebars off. I think thats it.
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: sys49152 on April 14, 2005, 12:07:24 PM
Post by: sys49152 on April 14, 2005, 12:07:24 PM
Quote from: pantablo1/2" drive socket wrench (no socket on it) to get the tops off. allen wrenches (6mm or 8mm maybe?) to get handlebars off. I think thats it.
Joel - since you've got an 04F (like me) the fork cap bolt can't be removed with a 1/2" socket. It requires the right size socket for removal, unlike the older bikes. I can't remember the size, but I'll try to find out and edit the post. That's the only difference from the instructions listed on Pantablo's site : http://pantablo500.tripod.com.
Joel/Frost - I went over to Rona/Lansing to pick up the PVC end cap. Unfortunately they don't carry a schedule 40 end cap for a 1/2" pipe. Instead, I walked over to the next isle, which has central AC pipes (also PVC), and picked up a 1x3/4" bushing. It did the trick. One end is open, and the other is slightly closed. I put the slightly closed side against the fork cap, and the open side against the washer/springs. Works like a charm!
A couple of notes. Having two work on this will make it MUCH easier. First, when you remove the bolt, be careful.. it has a tendency to fly off unless you're gripping it well as you losen. I learned the hard way. Secondly, putting it back in is a real pain. You'll need to press down quite hard (perhaps one of you can do this, as the other tightens) to have it catch the very FINE threads. But don't force it too hard, or you'll strip the threads.
Let me know if you have any questions. I'm in Markham/Unionville, so not too far. Unfortunately I'm in the office tomorrow so I won't be able to help out. However, I'm hoping we can all get together during the summer for a ride.
Good luck!
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: pantablo on April 14, 2005, 12:18:39 PM
Post by: pantablo on April 14, 2005, 12:18:39 PM
also, very important-only do ONE at a time. Otherwise you will have problems...
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 14, 2005, 12:25:42 PM
Post by: Frost on April 14, 2005, 12:25:42 PM
Thanks!...i live in markham too...i'll be going to Joel's place at 5:30...pm me if you wanna come give us a hand...
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 12:35:47 PM
Post by: dolepineapple on April 14, 2005, 12:35:47 PM
OH HELL. . .
EVERYONE message me if you want to come by and help
i think it would be a great way to meet GS riders in my area
someone bring beers cause i ran out last night
hahahhahaah
cheers,
joel
EVERYONE message me if you want to come by and help
i think it would be a great way to meet GS riders in my area
someone bring beers cause i ran out last night
hahahhahaah
cheers,
joel
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: etam on April 14, 2005, 08:04:12 PM
Post by: etam on April 14, 2005, 08:04:12 PM
joel.. I saw you yesterday at Scarborough town center.. all black with exhaust.. easy to spot!
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: dolepineapple on April 15, 2005, 08:04:25 AM
Post by: dolepineapple on April 15, 2005, 08:04:25 AM
Etam: HA! that's awesome. Black and easy to spot is pretty uncommon. . .i feel special
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 15, 2005, 08:15:18 AM
Post by: Frost on April 15, 2005, 08:15:18 AM
just went shopping....i cna't find a big enough syringe...
is there another easier way to drain the fork oil without taking off the frontend?
is there another easier way to drain the fork oil without taking off the frontend?
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: tdan553527 on April 15, 2005, 08:16:26 AM
Post by: tdan553527 on April 15, 2005, 08:16:26 AM
hey dolepineapple, I see you got your screen painted or did you find an aftermarket one?
Looks Good
The Black F's
Looks Good
The Black F's
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 15, 2005, 08:19:04 AM
Post by: Frost on April 15, 2005, 08:19:04 AM
Quote from: Frostjust went shopping....i cna't find a big enough syringe...
is there another easier way to drain the fork oil without taking off the frontend?
don't hijack!!!
We need to get this done today!!! :mrgreen:
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: tdan553527 on April 15, 2005, 08:37:30 AM
Post by: tdan553527 on April 15, 2005, 08:37:30 AM
:cheers: Didn't mean to hijack, check a local farm supply, they should large one large enough.
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: raylarrabee on April 15, 2005, 08:49:27 AM
Post by: raylarrabee on April 15, 2005, 08:49:27 AM
I used a gas syphon and some rubber tubing to get the oil out.
The best way is probably to take the tubes out and dump the fkuid--that way you can gett all the old oil out and also get most of the sediment out. Takes aLOT more time, though
The best way is probably to take the tubes out and dump the fkuid--that way you can gett all the old oil out and also get most of the sediment out. Takes aLOT more time, though
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 15, 2005, 08:51:49 AM
Post by: Frost on April 15, 2005, 08:51:49 AM
If i take off front end...front wheel, handlebars, triple clamps (upper and lower), gauges....EVERYTHIGN have to come off...
how long do you think it'll take?
I live in a city...no farms around here for miles... :roll:
how long do you think it'll take?
I live in a city...no farms around here for miles... :roll:
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 15, 2005, 07:34:45 PM
Post by: Frost on April 15, 2005, 07:34:45 PM
i bought 2 Scheldule 40 female end caps today...
are these the right ones?
(http://imagex.homedepot.com/f/248/13340/7d/www.homedepot.com/cmc_upload/HDUS/EN_US/asset/images/eplus/640730-wc_4.jpg)
are these the right ones?
(http://imagex.homedepot.com/f/248/13340/7d/www.homedepot.com/cmc_upload/HDUS/EN_US/asset/images/eplus/640730-wc_4.jpg)
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: dolepineapple on April 15, 2005, 07:52:30 PM
Post by: dolepineapple on April 15, 2005, 07:52:30 PM
Quote from: tdan553527hey dolepineapple, I see you got your screen painted or did you find an aftermarket one?
Looks Good
The Black F's
The Black F's???!!?
I LOVE IT!
i'm taking more pics tomorrow
i put my mirrors back on (long stupid story)
and i put on a new sticker of a '46' in commemoration of the greatest rider who has ever graced this planet :
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Kerry on April 15, 2005, 09:52:22 PM
Post by: Kerry on April 15, 2005, 09:52:22 PM
Quote from: FrostIf i take off front end...front wheel, handlebars, triple clamps (upper and lower), gauges....EVERYTHIGN have to come off...Front wheel - YES
Handlebars - YES
Triple clamps - LOOSEN ONLY
Gauges - :? NO
After the wheel and fender are removed, the fork tubes will slide down out of the triples. Work on one at a time.
Quote from: Frosthow long do you think it'll take?For your first time ... say 2 hours. 3 if you go slow and easy.
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 16, 2005, 06:13:55 AM
Post by: Frost on April 16, 2005, 06:13:55 AM
Quote from: Frosti bought 2 Scheldule 40 female end caps today...
are these the right ones?
is this the right one??
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: dolepineapple on April 16, 2005, 06:14:29 AM
Post by: dolepineapple on April 16, 2005, 06:14:29 AM
damn folks, i really wanted to this yesterday cause i had time to do it yesterday, but Frost said that he had other things to do, damnit!
anybody wanna come by my house next week and help me install the springs? i live in toronto. . .
cheers,
joel
anybody wanna come by my house next week and help me install the springs? i live in toronto. . .
cheers,
joel
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Frost on April 16, 2005, 06:29:46 AM
Post by: Frost on April 16, 2005, 06:29:46 AM
Quote from: FrostQuote from: Frosti bought 2 Scheldule 40 female end caps today...
are these the right ones?
is this the right one??
sorry man...i'll give you a hand next week...
but is this the right end cap???
Title: Progressive installation question
Post by: Kerry on April 16, 2005, 09:09:10 AM
Post by: Kerry on April 16, 2005, 09:09:10 AM
I didn't answer about the end caps because I went a different route. (See the pictures in the Fork Spacers (http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=826) thread.)
But in that same thread shep_bannister confirmed that 1/2" Schedule 40 PVC end caps fit just right. If that's what the diagram is then I'd say you're good to go. :dunno:
But in that same thread shep_bannister confirmed that 1/2" Schedule 40 PVC end caps fit just right. If that's what the diagram is then I'd say you're good to go. :dunno: