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?
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...
Quote from: twelvepoint on May 23, 2010, 08:56:49 AM
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! :)
Ok, one down, one to go. That wasn't so bad
Quote from: twelvepoint on May 23, 2010, 11:03:36 AM
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.
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.
Am having a little trouble getting the dust cap on nice and tight. Any tricks for knocking it in?
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?