Posted April 10, 20159 yr hey all i try to remove the front dampers from the bike all rounded smoothly until i tried to separate the damper the screw from the downside is turning bit with no results:( any advices? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 10, 20159 yr Hi there , these can be a bit tricky as the damper rod inside the fork spins with the bolt as you turn it . Sometimes you can crack 'em loose with an impact screwdriver with the right bit for the allen head bolt . Failing that , a broomhandle or similar with a taper shaved into it . Push the broomhandle down the fork until it wedges tightly into the top of the damper rod . You should then be able to loosen the retaining bolt . Why are you taking them apart ?
April 10, 20159 yr Author its losing oil i will try to use a impact gun and the broomhandle will keep u posted iff it worked;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 10, 20159 yr Author i jumped a large bump at hight speed and after a few days i seen oil under the bike i looked it to is and seen its comin from the front dampers i guess one off those rubber seals are gone ordered a new set off them and now i want to change them (if i manage to take that screw off) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 10, 20159 yr Author and it didn't make any sound to mi surprise:/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 10, 20159 yr Lol , yeah , those big jumps'll do that . Do you know how to seperate the sliders from the tubes ?
April 10, 20159 yr Just use the impact gun first and you may not need the hi-tech factory spec broomhandle .
April 10, 20159 yr Try watching this. https://youtu.be/vrmYJgcGX30 Made easy when you know how and what tools you can use that you have in your shed.
April 10, 20159 yr Make sure you take note of which way up the old seals are fitted before you remove them .
April 10, 20159 yr Author but i drowed blood actually the hammer did a few advices for all who tries to do it first and most important get a good broom handle mine almost braked and get stucked inside second keep trying i did it after the fifth time:) tks Kevin for advices the hit the spot:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 10, 20159 yr Oh , careful , rule No.1 - Dont hurt yourself ! Well done , the wounds will heal .
April 11, 20159 yr Author i want to change the brake plates and i see that are 2 tipes ceramic ones and metal ones the price gap is small only 4 euros diference for the metal ones now really idk what to choose:( whats the diference between them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 11, 20159 yr Author fond out whats the diference but i still dont know what to chose :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 13, 20159 yr Up to you buddy , harder ones will bite better but will wear the discs more quickly though .
April 19, 20159 yr Author hello all:) got to ask something :do i need to put locktide adesive on the screws that hold the dampers in place on the front fork? :/ 4 on each side? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 19, 20159 yr Simple answer is no, just do them up to the torque setting and leave them there, never add stuff that was not there in the first place, at the correct torque they will be fine.
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