February 10th, 2016, 07:40 PM | #1 |
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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.
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February 10th, 2016, 07:46 PM | #2 |
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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?
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February 10th, 2016, 07:52 PM | #3 | |
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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.
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February 10th, 2016, 07:59 PM | #4 | |
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February 10th, 2016, 08:00 PM | #5 |
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Snap rings have loops in the end of the clip with a hole in them. These aren't those...I looked it up.
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February 10th, 2016, 08:03 PM | #6 |
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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.
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February 10th, 2016, 08:10 PM | #7 | |
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Ah well, the struggle is real. First world problems. Thank you sirs. It's motivational to say the least Haha.
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February 10th, 2016, 08:13 PM | #8 | |
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This way the tube won't slide into the lower part.
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February 10th, 2016, 08:20 PM | #9 |
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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!
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February 10th, 2016, 08:23 PM | #10 |
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I feel like Homer Simpson after reading this.
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February 10th, 2016, 08:29 PM | #11 |
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DOH! No smart remarks! Your rules!
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February 10th, 2016, 08:40 PM | #12 |
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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.
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February 10th, 2016, 09:12 PM | #13 |
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Good job! We're all here to learn right?
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February 10th, 2016, 09:40 PM | #14 |
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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.
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February 11th, 2016, 06:33 AM | #15 | |
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Thanks! First time is always a b!tch.
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February 11th, 2016, 09:16 AM | #16 |
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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)
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February 11th, 2016, 09:36 AM | #17 | |
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But yeah, snap rings at home depot apparently. For now, I need a pipe cutter for the spacers.
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February 11th, 2016, 09:40 AM | #18 |
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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.
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February 11th, 2016, 10:41 AM | #19 | |
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I also use a washer between the spring & plastic pipe for a better seat for the pipe.
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February 11th, 2016, 11:06 AM | #20 |
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PVC is White, eletrical is grey, ABS is black, the stuff I used was ivory with a yellow stripe.
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