Using the tools I had in my garage I was able to remove the lower fork lug without having to pay a local suspension tuner the $75 that he charges for the service.
Thanks again I just used this method and it worked out great! instead of paper towel I used some of that rubbery cabinet liner stuff. Wrapped about two layers around the tube then clamped down the seal driver in the vice. I used a laser thermoter to check temp and looks like the stock loctite breaks free a little over 300f
Do the fork lugs have any kind of seal or Oring? I have a Honda cr500 and one of them has about a 1/32” of movement and a little bit of flex which causes oil to seep out between the lug and the fork leg on the top.
This version of the power fork leg has 3 holes in the upper section, so you can't pass a solid rod through the holes. Otherwise I'd agree that clamping the lug and spinning the chrome would be the easier method
@@LocalGarage Even if you could pass a rod through the end of the tube, there's a lot less leverage doing it that way. Your method is awesome! I was trying NOT to buy the $200 RT holder which is likely $300 under this present democratic driven recession and inflation.
@@peaceprayer595 It depends what you use as a lever, a screwdriver might have a small leverage but one could try with a longer steel rod for greater leverage, no?
Hey dose the fork lug hold fork oil in bc I just had mine completely unthred and separate while riding but no oil came out so idk if I need to get the forks rebuilt or of if I can tightin it back on and be good
A useful video, thank you. I found out about the pipe holder, it's good! Do you have any experience disassembling this part on the KTM Adventure 1090 S? I have oil flowing at the junction of the pipe and the hub shaft holder, and the pipe is movable relative to the holder. th-cam.com/users/shortsxDzC0Mgia1Q
Two wraps of gorilla tape and fork seal driver in the vise did it for us. Thanks for confirming what I was already scheming to do!
Thanks again I just used this method and it worked out great! instead of paper towel I used some of that rubbery cabinet liner stuff. Wrapped about two layers around the tube then clamped down the seal driver in the vice. I used a laser thermoter to check temp and looks like the stock loctite breaks free a little over 300f
Great tip! I think some thin leather sheets would be ideal vs. the paper towel. Maybe cut up an old leather glove?
Great Video! Thank you.
Thanks for the tip on the seal driver, do you need to replace any gaskets on the fork lug, or can it be reinstalled as is?
Thanks man. 👍
Love it. I'm assuming I can use same method for re-install? Using red locktite I presume. Anyone know the torque spec?
Do the fork lugs have any kind of seal or Oring? I have a Honda cr500 and one of them has about a 1/32” of movement and a little bit of flex which causes oil to seep out between the lug and the fork leg on the top.
Have you considered clamping the lug and spinning the tube out?
Most legs have a hole at the end you can stick a screwdriver through.
This version of the power fork leg has 3 holes in the upper section, so you can't pass a solid rod through the holes. Otherwise I'd agree that clamping the lug and spinning the chrome would be the easier method
@@LocalGarage Even if you could pass a rod through the end of the tube, there's a lot less leverage doing it that way. Your method is awesome! I was trying NOT to buy the $200 RT holder which is likely $300 under this present democratic driven recession and inflation.
@@peaceprayer595 It depends what you use as a lever, a screwdriver might have a small leverage but one could try with a longer steel rod for greater leverage, no?
@@nikolaosberatlis3942 yes true. But the further away you get from the fulcrum the more difficult it is to apply the leverage
Hey dose the fork lug hold fork oil in bc I just had mine completely unthred and separate while riding but no oil came out so idk if I need to get the forks rebuilt or of if I can tightin it back on and be good
yes, there should be oil inside there.
A useful video, thank you. I found out about the pipe holder, it's good! Do you have any experience disassembling this part on the KTM Adventure 1090 S? I have oil flowing at the junction of the pipe and the hub shaft holder, and the pipe is movable relative to the holder. th-cam.com/users/shortsxDzC0Mgia1Q