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Any idea to take apart forks?
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[QUOTE="KiwiBird, post: 99706, member: 17232"] Pyro, first get to know what everything looks like.[URL=http://servicehonda.com/HARD%20PARTS/off%20road/CR125R%201998-1999/front_fork.htm]Exploded view of fork sort of like yours.[/URL] It sounds like you have the cap, spring, rebound adjusting rod/spring/rebound needle apart. Some of these aren't really shown on the link as the forks are diff from yours. To remove the cartridge from the tubes you will need to undo the base valve which is number 14 on the bottom of the forks, which secures the cartridge. I think it is a 22mm? Ideally you should have a cartridge holding tool to stop the cartridge rotating when you undo the bolt but I doubt you do so there are a couple of different methods to use. Put the springs back in and do up the cap and then turn the forks upside down and compress them as much as possible - this will put friction on the cartridge and stop it from turning, then undo the 22mm bolt. I put the axle in the fork and then clamp the axle in the vise (with softjaws or a rag) and then put a block of wood under the cap (forks upside down). Take your time doing this or BAAAAD things can happen. Once you have the bolt out undo the cap again and the cartridge should come out. If you are going to remove the bushes and seals you need to know that a seal driver is required to replace them - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! You may need to go to a shop to have them replace them or if you are REALLY CAREFUL you can do it with the old bushes. You should now remove the dust cap on the tubes (31) and then the spring clip (15). Boil 2L of water and then pour the water evenly over the outside area where the bushes are (where the clip was) to help the next step. The bushes are pressed in and you need to extend the forks, like the wheel is dropping away from the handlebars, repeatedly to get the 2 tubes to separate. Use about 2-5 kgs of hand force. They will slowly come apart - repeat the boiling water if necessary. Once apart note the order for later reassembly. Remove the bushes, seal and wiper. Note which way the seal goes - this is very important!!!! Clean everything with solvent and lay out for reassembly. I'll leave off there till Monday as I'm off riding again. Have fun Kiwi [/QUOTE]
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