Fork problems
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well, I have ran into a different problem with the forks now, I cant get the caps out to fill them, I loosened the pinch bolt and they syill wont budge.
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#16
03-18-2007, 11:11 PM,
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Jim, you want to tighten those pinch bolts then loosen the caps.
Ed (Vic) Belanger - 1954-2015
Founder of gl1200goldwings.com |
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#17
03-19-2007, 09:53 AM,
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Hey Vic.
The lower pinch bolts are tight, they are holding the forks well, I thought the tension from the top pinch bolts may be holding against the caps. I have put so much torque on the caps im suprised i havent broke the allen wrench. I am leary about using heat, I have thought about maybe drilling a 3/8 hole in the center of the caps, but even with a greased bit I am afraid fo getting some metal shavings in them. can they be filled from the bottom if I take them off? Jim |
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#18
03-19-2007, 02:36 PM,
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Jim, can you get your hands on an impact gun and a good Allen bit to fit onto the gun?
You can also try smacking the caps with a lead or brass hammer.
Ed (Vic) Belanger - 1954-2015
Founder of gl1200goldwings.com |
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#19
03-19-2007, 07:34 PM,
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If the forks ran out of oil it's likely the seals are giving up the ghost since that's the only way the oil can get out.
Current: GL1100 GL1500 Previous: GL1200SEI
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#20
04-21-2007, 10:33 PM,
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Ok I finally got the tops off, cleaned all the parts up and refilled them, wow they ride much better..
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#21
04-21-2007, 10:43 PM,
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That's good to hear Jim. What weight oil did you finally settle on?
Ed (Vic) Belanger - 1954-2015
Founder of gl1200goldwings.com |
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#22
04-22-2007, 06:10 AM,
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