Well I accomplished the AIS removal today. That pump is a PITA to get out!. Just waiting for the gasket sealant to cure so I can flush the coolant system and get her all buttoned up. Used Dale Walker's AIS removal kit. Also changed out my plugs and air filter. There has got to be an easier way...
Going to do the AIS removal using Dale Walker's kit. Just got it in the mail today. Also got my new plugs and air filter..Gonna have one happy bike and rider this weekend!!! :sport12:
yeah i was trying to have my son help pull the tubes apart with me but I was just dragging him around like a rag doll..LOL. being as I don't have a torch..im gonna stick it in the over and see if I can get it hot enough that way to get them apart. You know it's only about a 5 hour drive here...
yeah the dust cover and retaining clip are off..according to the clymer manual and other resources the seal should come out when you pull the tubes apart. This has become a pain in the ass project.
ok sooo...while attempting to separate the tubes with the fork in my vice,I literally ripped the vice off the bench. My next thought is to heat up the fork and see if that helps. What do you guys think? Is this a good idea or not. Do you think it will cause any problems to the fork tubes?
still no luck..for whatever reason I can't even get the tubes separated. I had to just put everything down and call it a night before I snapped. Going to have another go at it here in a bit.
ok I'm doing the seals on my forks and I've run into a snag. I can't get the bolt out of the bottom of the fork. I cracked it loose (or so I thought) while it was still on the bike. I took the forks off and started to strip it down. Right now im left with the rod running down the middle and the...
Hey all,long time no see. Sorry I haven't been around for a while. Life has been pretty crazy and it's finally starting to chill. Just wanted to let you all know that I'm still here and kickin!
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