Hi

I just registered for the site.

I have a real problem. I need to remove the fork legs to have new seals installed.

I have removed the four pinch bolts and the tubes are fast in there. I have managed to get them out of the top yoke with plenty of oil and a large hammer and a steel drift but they are really stuck in the bottom yoke.

The bike is in near perfect condition and no rust on the parts. I have done this job several times before on other bikes and just cant believe that the tubes don't just slide out.

I am now thinking I may have to strip off the top fairing and remove the steering head complete with tubes and take it in to the shop. This would be a big job!

Any ideas on how to proceed would be very handy. Help!

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Update

Plenty of oil and several hours to soak in. Result - tubes sip out ok.

Pete