Fork reassembly

UFOmoplata · February 10th, 2016, 07:40 PM

What's the easiest way to reassemble the forks? YouTube is pretty disappointing. I'm mainly having trouble with the clips. Is there a certain tool for the clip or just use a flathead?

This is probably basic sh!t but I just need a few pointers before I kill it with fire.

Thank you sirs and ma'am.

Ps: I'd appreciate if you just shared your knowledge instead of making smart remarks.
Thanks again.

RacinNinja · February 10th, 2016, 07:46 PM

If you did not drive the seal in far enough the snap ring will be a PITA.

It should go in with fingers all except maybe the last inch.

If it's not that clip, which one are you talking about? The one at the top of the forks?

UFOmoplata · February 10th, 2016, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacinNinja

If you did not drive the seal in far enough the snap ring will be a PITA.

It should go in with fingers all except maybe the last inch.

If it's not that clip, which one are you talking about? The one at the top of the forks?

The one at the top. Snap ring pliers. My gods they make a tool everything.

I'm pushing the cap down with another spacer. Enough room for the ring to seat on one side, but the opposite side will pop up.

Off to google land. If harbor freight has the pliers, that would be just wonderful.

RacinNinja · February 10th, 2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

The one at the top. Snap ring pliers. My gods they make a tool everything.

I'm pushing the cap down with another spacer. Enough room for the ring to seat on one side, but the opposite side will pop up.

Off to google land. If harbor freight has the pliers, that would be just wonderful.

NO NO! Those aren't snap rings, I was mistaken. gonna have to use a flat blade for this.

RacinNinja · February 10th, 2016, 08:00 PM

Snap rings have loops in the end of the clip with a hole in them. These aren't those...I looked it up.

SLOWn60 · February 10th, 2016, 08:03 PM

If it's the wire ring at the top of the forks then the snap ring pliers aren't the right tool.
To get the ring out: a pointy tool like an awl works best to get behind the ring and lever it out of the slot.
To install the ring: press the cap past the slot, work one end of the ring into the slot (groove) and work around the ring with a regular flat screwdriver until the whole ring is seated in the slot. Release pressure on the cap and double check the ring is in the groove.

UFOmoplata · February 10th, 2016, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWn60

If it's the wire ring at the top of the forks then the snap ring pliers aren't the right tool.
To get the ring out: a pointy tool like an awl works best to get behind the ring and lever it out of the slot.
To install the ring: press the cap past the slot, work one end of the ring into the slot (groove) and work around the ring with a regular flat screwdriver until the whole ring is seated in the slot. Release pressure on the cap and double check the ring is in the groove.

Okay so keep doing what I've been doing. The fork tube keeps sliding down when I put oil in it.

Ah well, the struggle is real. First world problems.

Thank you sirs. It's motivational to say the least Haha.

RacinNinja · February 10th, 2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

Okay so keep doing what I've been doing. The fork tube keeps sliding down when I put oil in it.

Ah well, the struggle is real. First world problems.

Thank you sirs. It's motivational to say the least Haha.

After you put the oil in, reinstall them into the triple clamps. Only tighten the bottom clamp so the top part of the tube isn't pinched.

This way the tube won't slide into the lower part.

SLOWn60 · February 10th, 2016, 08:20 PM

What am I missing here

You don't put the caps on until you've filled the fork with oil to the level you want (stick with stock) with the fork compressed then install spring & spacer. The fork will be extended or there's no way in hell you'll get the cap on!

UFOmoplata · February 10th, 2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RacinNinja

After you put the oil in, reinstall them into the triple clamps. Only tighten the bottom clamp so the top part of the tube isn't pinched.

This way the tube won't slide into the lower part.

I feel like Homer Simpson after reading this.

SLOWn60 · February 10th, 2016, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

I feel like Homer Simpson after reading this.

DOH! No smart remarks! Your rules!

UFOmoplata · February 10th, 2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWn60

DOH! No smart remarks! Your rules!

That'll do it. What a pain in the a55 that was. Got the clip in.

You both have been a great help. The triple tube trick worked. Chalk up another life lesson.

RacinNinja · February 10th, 2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

That'll do it. What a pain in the a55 that was. Got the clip in.

You both have been a great help. The triple tube trick worked. Chalk up another life lesson.

Good job! We're all here to learn right?

chugs · February 10th, 2016, 09:40 PM

Harbor freight picks work well, only $1.99. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...set-66836.html The ninjettewiki has some good info to help u along. Search the forum and there are other good threads as well.

UFOmoplata · February 11th, 2016, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacinNinja

Good job! We're all here to learn right?

Thanks! First time is always a b!tch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chugs

Harbor freight picks work well, only $1.99. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...set-66836.html The ninjettewiki has some good info to help u along. Search the forum and there are other good threads as well.

Yeah, those look like they'd do a better job than the flathead.

HoneyBadgerRy · February 11th, 2016, 09:16 AM

Stock they don't have snap rings, but If you take the circlips out I highly recommend buying a pair of snap rings and replacing them, it makes life much easier when changing springs or oil weights. (Ask me how I know)

UFOmoplata · February 11th, 2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadgerRy

Stock they don't have snap rings, but If you take the circlips out I highly recommend buying a pair of snap rings and replacing them, it makes life much easier when changing springs or oil weights. (Ask me how I know)

I skipped chest day at the gym, so I did my forks.

But yeah, snap rings at home depot apparently. For now, I need a pipe cutter for the spacers.

HoneyBadgerRy · February 11th, 2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by UFOmoplata

I skipped chest day at the gym, so I did my forks.

But yeah, snap rings at home depot apparently. For now, I need a pipe cutter for the spacers.

I didn't want to destroy my stock spacers, so I bought some plastic pipe (it wasn't pvc, because whatever material this is fit better) and cut it with a compound miter saw.

SLOWn60 · February 11th, 2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadgerRy

I didn't want to destroy my stock spacers, so I bought some plastic pipe (it wasn't pvc, because whatever material this is fit better) and cut it with a compound miter saw.

The white, schedule 40 pipe (3/4"), not the grey pipe (electrical conduit) or the black ABS pipe.

I also use a washer between the spring & plastic pipe for a better seat for the pipe.

HoneyBadgerRy · February 11th, 2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWn60

The white, schedule 40 pipe (3/4"), not the grey pipe (electrical conduit) or the black ABS pipe.

I also use a washer between the spring & plastic pipe for a better seat for the pipe.

PVC is White, eletrical is grey, ABS is black, the stuff I used was ivory with a yellow stripe.

February 10th, 2016, 07:40 PM	#1
UFOmoplata ninjette.org member Name: Shoulder Blade Location: WV Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Hoodrat 250 Posts: 242	Fork reassembly What's the easiest way to reassemble the forks? YouTube is pretty disappointing. I'm mainly having trouble with the clips. Is there a certain tool for the clip or just use a flathead? This is probably basic sh!t but I just need a few pointers before I kill it with fire. Thank you sirs and ma'am. Ps: I'd appreciate if you just shared your knowledge instead of making smart remarks. Thanks again. __________________________________________________ "Brah, you can't be looking like that on a 250, brah. You gotta mod a 250, brah. It's like the hachi-roku of bikes."

February 10th, 2016, 07:46 PM	#2
RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	If you did not drive the seal in far enough the snap ring will be a PITA. It should go in with fingers all except maybe the last inch. If it's not that clip, which one are you talking about? The one at the top of the forks? __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!

February 10th, 2016, 08:00 PM	#5
RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	Snap rings have loops in the end of the clip with a hole in them. These aren't those...I looked it up. __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!

February 10th, 2016, 08:03 PM	#6
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	If it's the wire ring at the top of the forks then the snap ring pliers aren't the right tool. To get the ring out: a pointy tool like an awl works best to get behind the ring and lever it out of the slot. To install the ring: press the cap past the slot, work one end of the ring into the slot (groove) and work around the ring with a regular flat screwdriver until the whole ring is seated in the slot. Release pressure on the cap and double check the ring is in the groove. __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over

February 10th, 2016, 08:20 PM	#9
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	What am I missing here You don't put the caps on until you've filled the fork with oil to the level you want (stick with stock) with the fork compressed then install spring & spacer. The fork will be extended or there's no way in hell you'll get the cap on! __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over

February 11th, 2016, 09:16 AM	#16
HoneyBadgerRy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Beaufort SC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250, 04 KTM 625 SMC, 01 Xc250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Stock they don't have snap rings, but If you take the circlips out I highly recommend buying a pair of snap rings and replacing them, it makes life much easier when changing springs or oil weights. (Ask me how I know) __________________________________________________ Because Unregistered sucks at riding.

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