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redtrummy · 26-03-20, 03:45 PM

Help! 1999 sv naked Seals gone

I have removed the front forks but the bolt that goes into the fork directly above the axle just keeps turning. I have removed the spring rammed up a brush handle and with the wife holding the handle tried undoing it - still the same.
The only way I can think of progressing is to use a blowlamp on the old seal and melt it out. Has anyone any other suggestions? I am hampered by the lad being in lockdown and the wife not being very strong/use! (Sorry love).

I did try a search but could not see any relevant threads -If I missed one then I apologise

redtrummy · 26-03-20, 03:58 PM

I have done it! I used a wood sash clamp and cut the brush handle down to size. It was because I looked for advice that the mind reset and I remembered the sash clamp not used for 20 yrs or so!

tojo82 · 27-03-20, 08:51 PM

I used an Allen end that fitted into my impact driver and shocked it out

mrplasid · 29-03-20, 12:02 PM

It is the worst part of the job. all i can add is keep trying. I think last time i used a couple of socket extension wrapped in tape and hammered onto the damper rod. alternatively, there is a tool for the job

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JMP-Fork-...wAAOSwuARcRbr7

And buy or borrow an impact tool

26-03-20, 03:45 PM	#1
redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 248	Front Fork seals Help! 1999 sv naked Seals gone I have removed the front forks but the bolt that goes into the fork directly above the axle just keeps turning. I have removed the spring rammed up a brush handle and with the wife holding the handle tried undoing it - still the same. The only way I can think of progressing is to use a blowlamp on the old seal and melt it out. Has anyone any other suggestions? I am hampered by the lad being in lockdown and the wife not being very strong/use! (Sorry love). I did try a search but could not see any relevant threads -If I missed one then I apologise

26-03-20, 03:58 PM	#2
redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 248	Re: Front Fork seals I have done it! I used a wood sash clamp and cut the brush handle down to size. It was because I looked for advice that the mind reset and I remembered the sash clamp not used for 20 yrs or so!

27-03-20, 08:51 PM	#3
tojo82 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 113	Re: Front Fork seals I used an Allen end that fitted into my impact driver and shocked it out

29-03-20, 12:02 PM	#4
mrplasid Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 18	Re: Front Fork seals It is the worst part of the job. all i can add is keep trying. I think last time i used a couple of socket extension wrapped in tape and hammered onto the damper rod. alternatively, there is a tool for the job https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JMP-Fork-...wAAOSwuARcRbr7 And buy or borrow an impact tool Last edited by mrplasid; 29-03-20 at 12:05 PM.

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