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TheCafeKid
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That'll be a mess...How did you get them apart to change the seals?? How are you going to get them apart to change springs??
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Reading this will give your confidence a boost. It went so easy I MADE UP a problem! I couldn't believe all the parts in the schematic wouldn't result in a mistake- but it really was easy. Just a number of simple steps.
I've done a stator replacement,starter clutch replacement and a few other things,this was very easy compared to those. The toughest part was dealing with my anxiety over a possible failure.
Reading this will give your confidence a boost. It went so easy I MADE UP a problem! I couldn't believe all the parts in the schematic wouldn't result in a mistake- but it really was easy. Just a number of simple steps.
I've done a stator replacement,starter clutch replacement and a few other things,this was very easy compared to those. The toughest part was dealing with my anxiety over a possible failure.
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Drop some PB Blaster in there and let sit for awhile. Then hit it with a hammer and a large socket. It'll break free.
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gearhead13
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Well, got it done.
My forks are different than any manual or fiche I have looked at. Must be because it is a GSX750EZ Canadian model.
Nothing 19mm to grab onto, just stuffed the threaded rod in to hold it. manual shows special tool as a tapered piece to hold the inside. Seal retainer clips were almost fully rusted away
PO said the seals were redone, I dont think so. The fluid in there was NASTY. Had to drill out the allen bolt on the bottom as it was stripped.
The spring were a 2 piece affair, one short piece 2 1/2" long that I replaced with some pvc tubing.
My forks are different than any manual or fiche I have looked at. Must be because it is a GSX750EZ Canadian model.
Nothing 19mm to grab onto, just stuffed the threaded rod in to hold it. manual shows special tool as a tapered piece to hold the inside. Seal retainer clips were almost fully rusted away
PO said the seals were redone, I dont think so. The fluid in there was NASTY. Had to drill out the allen bolt on the bottom as it was stripped.The spring were a 2 piece affair, one short piece 2 1/2" long that I replaced with some pvc tubing.
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jwhelan65
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Got them all back together except for the top spring clip that holds the seal down, having trouble finding a needle nose small enough to hold it closed to press it in place. Any suggestions? special tool? Its a PIA!
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gearhead13
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IDK? My inside C clips had big holes to grab and was able to use bigger pliers than I use for other stuff.
Get a pair of pliers that you can spare and grind the ends down to fit?
Get a pair of pliers that you can spare and grind the ends down to fit?
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TheCafeKid
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On your ES?? Those little wire springs?? I think you just push the seal/plate DOWN and then put the wire spring clippy thing in and gently let the seal come back up, and it should stay in place...maybe i just got lucky on those 550 ones i did..
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boathead
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my fork had a clip in there that was as described. but i had ordered a replacement part from bike bandit as i was gearing up to try the replacement, and what came in the mail was the springy wire clip as cafekid describes...much easier, and didn't need pliers.
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jwhelan65
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I ordered new from Bike Bandit as well. I recieved the same part as stock, it needs to be compressed to get it in place. I don't see any other way.
Josh I think you are referencing the the top sprin, this is the one that sits on top of the seal on the lower tube. it is wider and "C" shaped with holes near the opening for pinching it together.
Josh I think you are referencing the the top sprin, this is the one that sits on top of the seal on the lower tube. it is wider and "C" shaped with holes near the opening for pinching it together.
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TheCafeKid
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Ohh the circlip. Yeah you will likely find you need a half way decent pair of circlip pliars or maybe take a pair of needle nose and grind the tips to get em in there, but they may not open wide enough...I just went to Harbor Freight and bought their Circlip pliar assortment. Think it was 12 bucks for a bunch of different types, not the best quality but they'll suffice for just about anything GS aside from maybe inside the motor
