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19-03-17, 09:31 AM | #1 |
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Fork Bush
The fork bush/bush guide. i.e the split bush that is teflon coated on the inside.
The Suzuki manual says to insert it, the Haynes says insert it is as far as possible. I have used a length of plastic pipe as a drift but it is not fully flat/fully inserted, it is slightly proud. I dont want to try & use a metal drift in case I damage the chrome on the stanchion. Does it have to be fully inserted and if so any advice on how to do so or will "as far as possible. " be OK? Thanks
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19-03-17, 12:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fork Bush
I've not done any work on SV forks yet but there's some YT videos that may help,
https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...0+fork+rebuild
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19-03-17, 01:48 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fork Bush
There's a large washer that goes over the top of the bush and under the seal. I put that over the bush and then used a copper drift to gently tap the washer and drive the bush home. Take your time, repeated small taps rather then several hefty clouts will win the day!
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19-03-17, 09:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fork Bush
The bush shouldn't be proud enough that the washer can't sit flat on it's ledge.
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