[MSgt]

I realize that this should possibly be put on the maint. forum but here we go. I will be removing the triple trees and and disassembling the front forks for powder coating and anodizing to finish my black theme. I feel as though I understand the process pretty good but the manual recomends a few special tools and replacing the seals and bearings. The tools that the manual recomends are they really special or is a well established mechanics set enough to do the job. Should I just replace the bearings and seals for peace of mind I only have 10,000 on the bike.

Thanks in advance

 

[ghostm109]

U will need the tool to take your front wheel off. The top steering stem nut is 30mm. I just put mine back together. I did the fork tubes, and chromed trees and risers. You will need a new lower bearing and dust shield for the steering stem (if you remove it). I did mine on my own, but I would recommend having an extra set of hands, it makes it easier. Good luck. I hope this helps.

 

[MSgt]

forks

Thanks for the tip, did you need the fork special tool to remove the inner rod from the fork?

 

[jrrose69]

you can make your own tool for the axle just go buy a bolt and a couple nuts that fit into the axle and wala you put the nuts on i tacked the nuts into place with a welder and there you go 1 axle nut tool

 

[ghostm109]

Thanks for the tip, did you need the fork special tool to remove the inner rod from the fork?

I did not have to disassemble the fork individually......don't know:dontknow: