help getting forks out

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scorch

Discussion Starter · Jun 17, 2006

I am trying to figure out a way to support the bike up so I can remove the front wheel and forks so I can change the oil.

I don't have a manual. But I also need to know how to remove the steering bearings.

My front suspension clanks when I hit the front brake

and it's been over 40 k miles since ive changed the front fork oil.

Thanks

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kuhlka

· #2 · Jun 17, 2006

Remove the tank and support the front half of the bike by looping 2 straps around the front frame area near the steering head. Then, hang the bike from an engine hoist or other apparatus. Thats how I did my last wheel change.

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scorch

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 17, 2006

sweet man, thanks. I think ill try that.

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kuhlka

· #4 · Jun 17, 2006

Oh, and once you take the top triple off, you should see the top bearing. After you take the front end off, you should have access to the lower bearing.

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dfib

· #5 · Jun 18, 2006

kuhlka said:
Remove the tank and support the front half of the bike by looping 2 straps around the front frame area near the steering head. Then, hang the bike from an engine hoist or other apparatus. Thats how I did my last wheel change.

That is excellent - why didn't I think of that!! Thanks kuhlka!

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· #6 · Jun 20, 2006

If you don't have an engine hoist you can use some 2x4's in your garage ceiling, unless it is finished then it is harder. But you could put a pair of hooks each rated for 200lbs(overkill) for the front and then put a strap through that. I did this when I completly took apart my Speed Four.

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BUCKET

· #7 · Jul 10, 2006

I use a endless chain(block and tackle) for the mentioned task.I put a towel over the tank in case the chains rub or have someone hold then out as i'm lifting.Works great,little effort.
Bucket ;D

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scorch

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 17, 2007

Well, i hoisted it up to the ceiling and it worked great!! thanks for the advice!

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