 Removing front wheel and forks
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Does anyone know where I can get instructions on how to remove the front wheel and forks? I am removing the fork covers and going to fork gaiters.
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Front wheel is easy enough, unbolt the two bolts that hold the brake calipers to the mounts, and then suspend the calipers so that they're not stretching the brake lines, loosen up the two pinch bolts on the lower ends of the both fork tubes, then just undo the axle cover nut on the RH fork tube, and pull the axle out. Forks, your on your own, though I'm sure the Service Manual will break down how to undo the forks.
Michael D. Rodriguez
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Thanks for the instructions RoundSlide. The dealer wanted $80 for the service manual, I don't have that right now.
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Yep, that's the same price that Team Triumph in Wisconsin is asking for, then again, that might be your dealer as well. You may have to go online to get the right metric hex head sockets for the axle, I got a 3 piece set that was 12mm, 14mm, and then 17mm if I remember right, ended up having to fashion a tool out of a bolt with two nuts locked together for the actual axle, think it worked out like a 19mm hex head.
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Ditto what michael said about the bolt with two nuts thing. Works great.
Benny
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Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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TD loosen the clamps on the tree's and slide one leg at a time. Preheat some water with a little dish soap in it and let both boots(gaiters) sit in it for a few minutes. This will make the boots more pliable and the soapy water will help the boots to slide on........Angelis
1200CC BIG BORE, W/WISECO PISTONS,.250 STROKED CRANK, PORTED/POLISHED HEADS AND LARGER VALVES, CUSTOM WELDED EXHUAST, DUAL 42MM MIKUNI CARBS.
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Thanks Angelis, it sounds like you have done this before!?
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Yes I have , take a look at my photos
1200CC BIG BORE, W/WISECO PISTONS,.250 STROKED CRANK, PORTED/POLISHED HEADS AND LARGER VALVES, CUSTOM WELDED EXHUAST, DUAL 42MM MIKUNI CARBS.
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They look great, I can't wait to get mine gaiters on!
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