fork caps stuck?
#1
fork caps stuck?
I just started the "quick" process of changing out my fork fluid on my 95.
Front end raised off of the ground, plugs removed & oil draining.
I start unscrewing the caps at the top of the forks. I get about 1/2" out and there is a small "pop" and it jump up about another 1/4".
Now it just spins and doesn't seem to be threading out any more. So I am tuck with oil drained (mostly) and I can't get the caps off to refill.
What did I miss? How do I get the caps completely off?
Front end raised off of the ground, plugs removed & oil draining.
I start unscrewing the caps at the top of the forks. I get about 1/2" out and there is a small "pop" and it jump up about another 1/4".
Now it just spins and doesn't seem to be threading out any more. So I am tuck with oil drained (mostly) and I can't get the caps off to refill.
What did I miss? How do I get the caps completely off?
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#3
That did it, sort of. From reading previous threads about it, I had assumed the forks should be fully extended to take off the spring pressure.
Here is a pic of the fork cap when it stopped unscrewing, but wouldn't come out:
After tipping the compressing the forks, this is what it looked like:
I just had to stick in a wrench to hold the nut under the cap to stop the shaft from turning. It was not only threaded into the top fork tube, but also threaded onto the rod that comes up through the spring.
I also ordered Racetech springs so it will stop nosediving. I'm 260lbs and the stock ones are WAY soft.
Here is a pic of the fork cap when it stopped unscrewing, but wouldn't come out:
After tipping the compressing the forks, this is what it looked like:
I just had to stick in a wrench to hold the nut under the cap to stop the shaft from turning. It was not only threaded into the top fork tube, but also threaded onto the rod that comes up through the spring.
I also ordered Racetech springs so it will stop nosediving. I'm 260lbs and the stock ones are WAY soft.
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A bit offtopic but I see a Woodcraft riser bar with a 3" riser bit if I`m not mistaken. How are they working for you? Did you have to mod the fairings or the windscreen to clear the bars? Would kinda one day want a 1kF Cane but the standard riding position is impossible for me.
Here is the angle that I have them set at:
A view from the side showing the height:
And how close it is to the windscreen:
I never even thought of trimming it back any, I just put the risers on and adjusted them where they didn't hit. Quality is very good and I have no regrets about it.
I also added footpegs off of a Goldwing so they are nice & big:
They were an easy swap and cheap on ebay.
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