spokes Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 (edited) Can anyone tell me how to separate the inner fork tube from the outer tube ? I need to replace the seals. Do I just pull them apart until the seal pops out ? ( I have removed the Wiper and the Spring clip that holds the seal in ) Its an 02 Pro 200 Cheers Edited March 12, 2005 by Spokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Have you taken out the bolt at the bottom of the slider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuessenhigh Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 On my BETA rev3 once you've taken the bolt out the bottom...you just have to pull them apart...BUT it sometimes takes several attempts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spokes Posted March 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 An expert in these matters ( JTT ) tells me that its just Bottom bolt out and then slide hammer the forks apart ! Apply a bit of heat if they are not moving ! Thanks Just didnt want to break owt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j@mes Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 i was slide hammering mine for ages. then my dad came along stuck a screwdriver and pair of pliers in pulled out a bit of wire. then thay came apart easily use slide hammer method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtt Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Yes, removing the retaining clip is critical to the operation....don't worry, we've all done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spokes Posted March 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 (edited) I'll tell you what is not a good idea shall I ? Rebuild both your fork legs ( after fitting new seals ) and mount them on the bike, Fit the wheel, then bleed the front brake ( Changed fluid ). All this at 9 am on Sunday Morning ! With 2 mates waiting to get off to Matlock to ride. ( I Started at 6.30 ! ) Started pushing th bike out only to turn and catch a glimpse of 2 Fork seal retaining clips on the bench !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Arrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhh Nevermind eh ! It didn't take long ! And had a great day out riding at Matlock ! Even managed to 'stack it' right in front of Mick Andrews ! I looked a right prat ! Who put all those Rocks in the way !!?? Edited March 14, 2005 by Spokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuessenhigh Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Did he give you any free advice...or just have a good laugh at your expense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtt Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Glad to hear you made your event Spokes...life's boring without a little excitement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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