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biff55
Joined: 16 Aug 2009
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 Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 7:46 pm |
hi guys , decided on upgrading my suspension forks after , ahem , recent rider abuse lol.
can anyone provide a link or how to video on step by step removal of existing forks.
already checked parktools site and our forums tech faq's and not found anything suitable.
i am technically skilled and have decent tools ( sparky by trade ) just need some guidance.
many thanks for any help or tips
p.s. bike is felt Q520 ( '09 ) and forks are suntour xct.
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nicklouseLives Here
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biff55
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biff55
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 8:10 pm |
just thought , is the wedge washer located at the top or bottom of the head tube ?
and do i need to grease anything on re-assembly ?
grovelling apologies on ignorance.
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nicklouseLives Here
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biff55
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Location: blackpool
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 8:15 pm |
lol , i did , but not long enough to view the component break-down you provided.
ta.
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Rich9
Joined: 01 Sep 2008
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Location: Huddersfield-ish
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 4:26 pm |
Crown race will be b!tch to get off. Ended up taking mine to LBS
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clanton
Joined: 28 Oct 2005
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 4:50 pm |
If its a split one like Hope's it's a doddle. The solid ones are tough but with patience ands
a screwdriver you can get them off without damaging the race or the forks (too much anyway!)
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esamenoi
Joined: 02 Dec 2008
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Location: Eastbourne UK
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biff55
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Location: blackpool
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esamenoi
Joined: 02 Dec 2008
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Location: Eastbourne UK
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biff55
Joined: 16 Aug 2009
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Location: blackpool
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esamenoi
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Location: Eastbourne UK
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Retro4300
Joined: 14 Mar 2009
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:53 am |
| biff55 wrote: | ^^esamenoi ; rocksox recons lined up as replacements 
update to original post ; forks and crown race now successfully removed but....
wots the best method of removing the threaded star washer embedded inside the
old forks steerer tube ?
i'm assuming thats part of the headset and wont be included within the new foks ?
thanks again for any help. |
Your best buying a new one there only a couple of quid. You can set the new star nut with just a hammer but it may go in at any angle so try and buy a star nut setter tool should be under a tenner.
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esamenoi
Joined: 02 Dec 2008
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Location: Eastbourne UK
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 10:01 am |
@Retro I should have known there would be a tool! XD
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