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Title: Can't pull fork out
Post by: jacob_ns on March 11, 2011, 01:24:07 PM

I've dissembled the front end in prep for replacing the seals but I can't get one of the front forks out of the clamps. Both the top and bottom pinch bolts are loose.

Any ideas?

Title: Re: Can't pull fork out
Post by: jacob_ns on March 11, 2011, 01:28:26 PM

Nevermind, I got it. I put a punch on the cap and hammered it out. It was a bit rusty under the clamps.

It seems I'm missing the spring seal on the right fork. Crap.

Title: Re: Can't pull fork out
Post by: tt_four on March 11, 2011, 02:21:28 PM

just clean it up with a bit of steel wool and put a little bit of grease(or anti-seize) in there before you put it back on.

Title: missing spring seat
Post by: jacob_ns on March 13, 2011, 07:54:22 PM

Alright, me again with another question!

After draining out the old fork oil and removing the spacer/spring I discovered one of the fork tubes is missing the spring seat that is in between the spacer and the spring. Can I replace it with a washer of equivalent size?

Title: Re: Can't pull fork out
Post by: burning1 on March 14, 2011, 01:26:32 PM

I prefer the OEM spring seats as they actually conform to the shape of the spring, but you should be able to replace it with a washer. Remember that the overall length of the preload spacer, washer, and spring stack determines your total pre-load. Ideally, pre-load should be identical on both legs of the fork.

Title: Re: Can't pull fork out
Post by: jacob_ns on March 14, 2011, 03:37:22 PM

Thanks, I ended up going to the Suzuki dealer and ordering the OEM part to replace the missing piece.

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