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TS 175 fork seals..how to release them ?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 4:02 pm
by budgie955
HI ..The fork seal holders on my 175 are seized onto the fork leg outers..what is the best way to get them apart ? I have tried heat and easing oil ..no joy..thanks Dave Sheffield
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Re: TS 175 fork seals..how to release them ?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 6:08 pm
by Bevel bob
Heat and a strap wrench should do it . but if all else fails cut them off and replace.
Re: TS 175 fork seals..how to release them ?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 7:33 pm
by ranton_rambler
If it's the alloy shrouds which screw onto the sliders, I read somewhere to wrap a bit of emery cloth round to give plenty of grip. Luckily mine unscrewed easily. New ones are available from several places. I think both Barry Jones and Nigel Lacey have them.
I think the seals themselves are pressed into the sliders, but not done that bit yet. Stanchions are still being done.
Ian
Re: TS 175 fork seals..how to release them ?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 7:44 pm
by budgie955
Thanks for the info..Dave
Re: TS 175 fork seals..how to release them ?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 9:50 pm
by blethermaskite
Wrap a strip of rubber round the seal holder, then fit a worm drive hose clip over the rubber and tighten up, then use an oil filter chain wrench or strap wrench to remove.
Cheers,
George