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Title: removing the upper fork tube
Post by: mach1 on May 20, 2008, 10:36:34 PM

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

Title: Re: removing the upper fork tube
Post by: sledge on May 21, 2008, 01:24:31 AM

Wire clip on top of the seal?

Title: Re: removing the upper fork tube
Post by: coll0412 on May 21, 2008, 07:52:40 AM

damper rod removed?

Title: Re: removing the upper fork tube
Post by: scottpA_GS on May 21, 2008, 08:24:58 AM

You need to make a fork removal tool :thumb:

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

Title: Re: removing the upper fork tube
Post by: bucks1605 on May 21, 2008, 08:56:00 AM

Quote from: scottpA_GS on May 21, 2008, 08:24:58 AM
You need to make a fork removal tool :thumb:

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

Yep. :thumb:

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

Title: Re: removing the upper fork tube
Post by: The Buddha on May 21, 2008, 09:02:59 AM

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 ... :thumb: Run 10wt oil, and you get the feel of 10, 15 or 20 in the 3 clicker settings.
Cool.
Buddha.

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