Hi all,
I haven't posted for a while. Been busy with other things but still using the GTR1400 and loving it, hope you all are still ?
Anyhow, one of my fork seals decided to leak, so being a tight yorkshireman, I decided to remove the fork and "have a go" myself. I've discovered that you need to make a suitable tool to pull down the plastic tube and reveal a nut (done that). I have aslo discovered that I'm ham fisted and can't install a new seal without ruining it !! (or having the correct equipment)
I ordered an adjustable tool from fleabay and it has been lost by Royal snail. So I'm in the process of getting a refund.
So Amazon to the rescue, but it's not arriving until mid-next week, to my work address. Is there anyone local to Middlesbrough who has one I could borrow for this job, or come round and show me how to do it ?
Hope it's not too cheeky with being off the forum for so long !
Mick
Hi Mick, I use plastic drainpipe slit up the side with a saw so it expands to the right size for the fork leg.
It works perfectly as a seal driver and does not scratch the stanchion.
As an economical geordie I also appreciate that it is dirt cheap.
I've not been riding lately due to a stroke and now a Bell's palsy but I'll be out there soon.
Might even get that coffee in Middleton Teesdale eh?
Hi Bob
Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear about the stroke. Yes deffo meet up for a coffee mate.
Keep in touch
Mick
Bob you are a star.
I bought one of these
https://www.screwfix.com/p/floplast-solvent-weld-reducing-coupler-55mm-x-43mm-white/65568
Then cut it in half, cleaned the cuts up and indeed, Robert is your father's brother.
Just under £2
The fork is back in the bike. I've road tested it and it's still dry, result.