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Update ?
I just recv my kit from HR today and can't wait to install...any more tricks or items? I'm about to crack some beers with a suspension guy I know, so I wanna be prepared and make sure he has whats needed in adv
Wow, I dont know how I missed this post. The RaceTech fork tube tool has two bars with tips on them that are supposed to go into holes in fork tube, but the tips are too big for the holes in the fork tube. Its a beautiful tool, but it doesnt work unless you modify the tool to allow it to go into smaller fork tube holes. I ended up using a piece of radiator hose rubber tube split and put over fork tube and a very nice Lisle brand strap wrench while heating fork bottoms with propane torch. I measured and marked how far the fork tubes went into the fork feet so I could get them back in the correct amount bottoming them out. I had to clean all the old loctite off very very well to allow the fork tubes to screw into the fork bottoms fairly easily. I melted it again and wiped quickly with a rag on both the fork tube threads and fork foot threads. I think I also used a wire brush on the tube threads as well. If you leave any residue the fork tube wont screw into the fork foot easily and you wont be bottomed out when you reassemble. I hope this helps others. The upgrade in spring rate and valving is excellent!!!
.Wow, I dont know how I missed this post. The RaceTech fork tube tool has two bars with tips on them that are supposed to go into holes in fork tube, but the tips are too big for the holes in the fork tube. Its a beautiful tool, but it doesnt work unless you modify the tool to allow it to go into smaller fork tube holes. I ended up using a piece of radiator hose rubber tube split and put over fork tube and a very nice Lisle brand strap wrench while heating fork bottoms with propane torch. I measured and marked how far the fork tubes went into the fork feet so I could get them back in the correct amount bottoming them out. I had to clean all the old loctite off very very well to allow the fork tubes to screw into the fork bottoms fairly easily. I melted it again and wiped quickly with a rag on both the fork tube threads and fork foot threads. I think I also used a wire brush on the tube threads as well. If you leave any residue the fork tube wont screw into the fork foot easily and you wont be bottomed out when you reassemble. I hope this helps others. The upgrade in spring rate and valving is excellent!!!
Thanks for the update and feedback. ;-)
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Sorry guys but I haven't installed my fork kit from HR yet. I don't know who's quote all this is from....BUT I am trying my best to get the install on video. Trying to talk the guy into letting me film....keep you posted asap!.
Thanks for the update and feedback. ;-)
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Sorry I've been on vacation and will now start to work on the RC.
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Rocket,
You do need to remove the fork bottoms.
While it's a different bike.. check out this video to see how to go about removing Fork Bottoms.
Scroll forward to about 6:20
[video=youtube;0wYHkg9f9cg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wYHkg9f9cg[/video]
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.Thanks for sharing..To resurrect an old post and shed some light on a subject here.... I found this on utube, will let you know how it turns out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_a8AhUDg9E&t=51s
To resurrect an old post and shed some light on a subject here.... I found this on utube, will let you know how it turns out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_a8AhUDg9E&t=51s
.Totally agree.Do NOT Force RED Loctite. If it doesn't come loose easy, heat it up more. .Good vid. I did my cartridges months ago. I'm a machinist and just fabricated all the tooling I needed . Main thing to point out is to heat the bottom till you see the Loctite bubble (like he says in the video). This is crucial...if you don't get it hot enough you'll have major problems and could damage the threads trying to get the tube out.
105/KT2 is for NON-THROUGH BOLT Forks
105/KT7 or 8 is for THROUGH BOLT Forks
https://store.hardracing.com/shocks...progressive-gp-suspension/andreani-fork-kits/