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Offline 550Resto

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78 550 Fork Removal
« on: April 05, 2017, 03:24:29 PM »
When removing forks does the bike need to be suspended or held up ? Also any tips or tricks? Never done this one so just looking for a little help.
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Re: 78 550 Fork Removal
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2017, 03:37:36 PM »
Yes, suspended or jacked up at the front. Loosen the fork caps and the allen bolts under the axle clamps(after removing the front wheel) as these can be difficult to budge on loose forks!
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Re: 78 550 Fork Removal
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2017, 03:38:03 PM »
Get on center stand put block of wood under front pipes
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Re: 78 550 Fork Removal
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2017, 05:38:38 PM »
I'm a fan of jack stands on the frame rails.

With the wheel and brake removed the forks slide down and out the trees.
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Re: 78 550 Fork Removal
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2017, 04:43:40 AM »
Have rafters above your bike? Get ratchet straps and suspend the front...that's another idea.
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Re: 78 550 Fork Removal
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2017, 08:31:07 AM »
+1....ratchet strap to hold up front end.
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Re: 78 550 Fork Removal
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2017, 08:44:34 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 06, 2017, 08:31:07 AM
+1....ratchet strap to hold up front end.
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Re: 78 550 Fork Removal
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2017, 09:36:44 AM »
I have some fat garden bricks I place under the bike and shim up with some 2x4s
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