Yup, left fork was simple, 2 min job to get the seal out. Other one won't budge.
What did you do to your bike today?
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Yup, left fork was simple, 2 min job to get the seal out. Other one won't budge.
Give it a rinse down & then took it out for a good ride, Don't know why I bothered cleaning it though as I'm getting caught in the rain about every half hour, Good job it only takes a few minutes to clean/rinse down again.
Thought I'd pop over JST Biker clothing whilst out & about to have a look at some Waterproof Textiles & ended up buying a JST Jacket & some JST Trousers (Waterproof over trouser type) I spent ages in the shop trying on untold kit until I got the perfect fit jacket & trousers. They felt so good I kept them on & stuck my leathers in my Top box & went out for a long ride after leaving the shop, Comfort levels are now at Maximum
Thought I'd pop over JST Biker clothing whilst out & about to have a look at some Waterproof Textiles & ended up buying a JST Jacket & some JST Trousers (Waterproof over trouser type) I spent ages in the shop trying on untold kit until I got the perfect fit jacket & trousers. They felt so good I kept them on & stuck my leathers in my Top box & went out for a long ride after leaving the shop, Comfort levels are now at Maximum
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Pull it harder
Also make sure it's clean above the seal, and you have removed the metal clip, haven't you?
You might need a firm sharp whack to get it moving, once it's moving the rest should be easy.2 of us, one holding the fork leg, other holding top of the leg, pull as hard and fast as possible. 2 hours of that, knackered now lol. Got a feeling the bush might be causing an issue or something. Fork is sitting on the heater now in the hope that helps. Have heard of people using a blowtorch on the outside to loosen it.
Gave the chain a proper clean first one it's had in ages. Used some of the wd40 chain cleaner I picked up in aldi, that stuff pees all over the sdoc chain cleaner. Quick squirt and even my rear sprocket was shiny and silver it's not been that colour since it was fitted!
Be careful heating Aluminium- depends on the alloy and temperature, but it can become brittle if you overdo it. Probably best to check what the material is before doing it...
I don't have anything that'll make it particularly hot, was just something I've read when people have had the same issue.
Tried again today, no movement again.
Going to take it to the local shop tomorrow, hopefully he has some ideas or tools that might help.
It can't be the seal that's causing this, the bush below must be stuck or rust welded together or something. The amount of force and time we've put in has to mean it's something more than just the seal causing this.
Gutted as I've got everything else ready to go for it. Nice fresh oil, filter, spark plugs, battery charged up, new front left caliper, new pads and piston seals to go on. Could have had it all done this weekend if that fork hadn't jammed.
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I know, it's bummer, it happens though. Take an accurate measurement of the amount of stanchion showing with the fork leg fully extended, then give it a few more big bashes and see if it's moving at all. If it's edging out then you could be right and something's corroded.
The top bush and circlip are the only bits that are in the way of the bottom bush. If you haven't already it may be worth pulling the damper rod out in case something's jamming up in there....
As it is now, it just needs some sort of tool which can be jammed in to the seal to yank it out, plus a decent bench clamp would help, which I unfortunately don't have.
Everything's out of the fork that can be out - spring, damper rod, etc.
I just wish there was a way to make that bush drop off so I can at least get the stanchion out which means I can then force the seal out with a screwdriver.
Oh well, all packed away for now, hopefully the shop can help tomorrow & hopefully it doesn't cost too much.
Thank you for your help & suggestions though
Everything's out of the fork that can be out - spring, damper rod, etc.
I just wish there was a way to make that bush drop off so I can at least get the stanchion out which means I can then force the seal out with a screwdriver.
Oh well, all packed away for now, hopefully the shop can help tomorrow & hopefully it doesn't cost too much.
Thank you for your help & suggestions though
Replaced one fork seal on my Hornet, no problem, all ready to go back on the bike.
The other seal though won't budge. Can't get it off. Tried for a good 3 hours
Hopefully your local garage can get it out. How much are new front forks anyway, hopefully it doesn't come to that but have you looked ? From the videos i've seen it looks so bloody easy ... typical.
At least you have that sexy speed triple to help destress.Today I had a little blast around the local back roads, stopped off at a gear merch in Glasgow called Firecrest only for a browse ... walked out with a leather jacket
to replace my cheap and rather poor Frank Thomas effort.
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Fitted a new fuel cap, old one was looking its 17 years
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Did Llandow on Saturday, horrible rain in the morning but soon cleared to lovely sunshine and more importantly, a dry track.
Took a slight shortcut after locking up the back wheel braking for the Bus-Stop, stayed shiny side up though
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Took a slight shortcut after locking up the back wheel braking for the Bus-Stop, stayed shiny side up though
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a screw driver, 2 seconds and a locked one is open anywayKreeeee said:
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Hopefully your local garage can get it out. How much are new front forks anyway, hopefully it doesn't come to that but have you looked ? From the videos i've seen it looks so bloody easy ... typical.
Today I had a little blast around the local back roads, stopped off at a gear merch in Glasgow called Firecrest only for a browse ... walked out with a leather jacket
Yeh, hope so. Just dropped it off with them, he said he doesn't expect it to cost much and knew exactly what the issue was. Basically the bushes have bunched up at the top, which is why it gets stuck when I pull. So I might have ruined the bush, but that's not the end of the world