fork slider bushings for gs850g

[08rangerdan]

That really sucked tonight!!!! I was beaten all over.. I tried to buckle the bushing but broke my small thin bladed driver and when i got to punches, they just started to beat up the aluminum too much

I tried pulling.. But not enough lip



Then i tried smacking.. But not enough lip



Then i ended up cutting.. Screw the lip!!

Just cut on an angle and stop just before you break through then get your handy screwdriver and hamjam and start chizzeling it until its free



I found this pointy punch like driver very useful for getting behind the bushing and breaking it free



Success ...! Not fun,, and did i get heated over it haha.. but were they ever tightly seated

[Dogma]

Good to know they're really in there. I think I have some spare fork legs I can learn on. Thanks for letting me know what to expect.

[08rangerdan]

I expect some may be easier then others.. Just wasnt my night i think. A nice new sharp puller probably would have been nicer, the **** on mine were a little dull and kept slipping out. and i just didnt have any luck getting the bushing to cave in what so ever because it was so tightly seated and squared.

[Dogma]

That makes me wonder about using the Dremel to add a nice recess for the puller. First I want to get my hands on the puller that can reach in there. I don't think mine can, and I've been wanting a different one anyway...

[08rangerdan]

Installing the tops was much easier then the removal. Literally pressed in by hand with very little resistance. A slight tap to seat at the most. I just made sure the bore was clean and deburred before my attempt. Not difficult at all

[Dogma]

Sounds like any other other bearing. Hard to get out easy to put in. I'd better get this onto my to do list.