Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive
 

Subject: RE: Fork disassembly

Author: A-VAC

Date: Feb 24, 2005, 7:52 AM

Post ID: 1718448061


Guys,

The easiest way to pull the fork up through the triple clamps, without any
fancy tools is with a piece of rubber heater hose. I just got a length of
heater hose, probably 1" I.D. and stuck it down through the clamps. I folded
the end back about 2" and stuffed it into the end of the fork tube. When you
pull up on the hose, the end, which is fold up, catches on the internal
threads of the fork tube and you can pull the tube up into place, no
problem.

Don

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Barratt [mailto:gcb-@neo.rr.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 7:45 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Fork disassembly

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i've used this method successfully, use a wooden broomstick with duct
tape wrapped around end, thread into top of pipe, it helps if you have 2
people, 1 to push and one to pull the broomstick...

Greg Bender wrote:

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Bob,

In a pinch - if you don't want to take time to make the tool - you can
simply get a length of rod, wrap duct tape around it to the approximate
size, shove it into the tube opening, and pull it up that way. Low tech
and it worked for my brother when he didn't want to wait for me to send
him my Stephen Brenton tool.

Bruce Giller wrote:


 Bob,
Yep, R&R'ing your fork seals is well within the sphere of a
weekender-type mechanic. But there is one tool that you really need.
And
that is the one that allows you to reattach the fork tube to the bike.
Since the spring is on the outside of the tube, you need to pull the
tube up
the triple tree to screw in the top plug; all this against the fork
spring.

I made one out of a new top plug and some 1/4" steel rod. I
threaded a rod end and then tapped the plug with the same size. Screwed
the
rod onto the plug and welded a T handle on the end.

I'm not sure if there is such a tool being passed around from
Loopframe owner to Loopframe owner like Stephen's VIN rivet removal
tool.
But I'd be willing to lend you mine, if you need it.

Bruce

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Hawkes [mailto:3haw-@bluefrog.biz]
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:30 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: Fork disassembly

Bruce et al,
My fork seals have been leaking since I bought my Ambo 5 years ago,
they
don't leak anymore because all the fork oil ran out a long time ago!
Can I
get fork seal kits from MG? How much? And, most importantly, assuming
I
can get the fork tubes out, this seems to be the biggest problem, can
this
job be done well by your average shade tree, ham-fisted,
weekender-type mechanic? Bob



Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender

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