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Front Fork Rebuild - WANTED - ASSISTANCE IN HOUSTON!

Started by Scooterbob, August 04, 2010, 12:46:02 PM

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Klavdy

#45
September 15, 2010, 07:14:26 AM
"This guy has got to go. The single most offensive individual I have experienced on the web.
MALO PERICULOSAM LIBERTATEM QUAM QUIETUM SERVITIUM

i is a professional website designer, I've built over 100's of sites
And yea I actually get paid for it. about 150 and hour.

Splash

#46
September 18, 2010, 07:56:55 PM
I made a fork cap/damper rod tool from a M18 nut and a chainsaw file. I noticed the hole was close to the size of a 1/2" drive; I make a few passes with the chainsaw file, holding the nut upright on my workbench, about halfway through the threads. I then turned it 180 and did the same on the other side. Holding it on point 90 from the first filings I did 2 more grooves such that I had 4 roughly 90 degrees apart inside the threaded hole. My 1/2" socket drive fit in the grooves, some duct tape around the drive provided a friction fit that held the nut in place. A couple extensions added and I was able to torque out the dampers quite easily, without welding. The nut cost me $1.40 at Ace Hardware, and I already had a chainsaw file. No welding needed! Forks rebuilt!!

It was awful in there, don't think the oil had been changed in a long time....

Scooterbob

#47
September 18, 2010, 09:50:14 PM
Duct tape and a chain saw file.....I can't wait for the photos.  :good:
Do not argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.


-----Bob G.-----

Mark Olson

#48
September 19, 2010, 11:30:14 AM
That's the way to do it. duct tape is your friend.
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

carsick

#49
September 19, 2010, 04:58:42 PM
I think Splash is of New Zealand descent. I am envious I didn't come up with that solution first.
Doug
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