Subject: RE: Fork disassembly
Author: bluezi-@att.net
Date: Feb 24, 2005, 6:53 PM
Post ID: 1718451219
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My Eldo, also needs the fork seals replaced. I've been reading the discussion, and am quite surprised. I was always led to believe that it was a job best suited for a regular Guzzi shop, instead of the backyard mechanic....but judging from the postings, it must not be too bad. I am concerned, however about another "special" tool that I thought is needed for such a job, but no one has mentioned: isn't there some sort of special nut somewhere that requires a wrench most people don't have? A while back, I talked to Joe Eish on the phone about getting seals, and I think he mentioned something about some kind of pronged wrench..... is this right or am I confusing this with the type of tool needed that Ron gave the directions for making?
Thanks in advance,
Bill
73 Bronze Eldo
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<P>My Eldo, also needs the fork seals replaced. I've been reading the discussion, and am quite surprised. I was always led to believe that it was a job best suited for a regular Guzzi shop, instead of the backyard mechanic....but judging from the postings, it must not be too bad. I am concerned, however about another "special" tool that I thought is needed for such a job, but no one has mentioned: isn't there some sort of special nut somewhere that requires a wrench most people don't have? A while back, I talked to Joe Eish on the phone about getting seals, and I think he mentioned something about some kind of pronged wrench..... is this right or am I confusing this with the type of tool needed that Ron gave the directions for making?</P>
<P>Thanks in advance,</P>
<P>Bill </P>
<P>73 Bronze Eldo<BR></P>
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