Fork Plug
Fork Plug
I can't seem to push down the fork plug (350lc)far enough to remove the retaining clip. It will only move a tiny bit and then it feels like something is stopping it.......Any ideas ?
1973 ct70
1974 xr75
1977 rd400
1981 rd350lc
2002 zrx1200
1974 xr75
1977 rd400
1981 rd350lc
2002 zrx1200
Re: Fork Plug
Yeah, there could be a load of preload spacers in there, making the task extremely difficult. Try using a deep socket to push it down with the but of your hand.
Rory
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Re: Fork Plug
or get a buddy to help .
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: Fork Plug
I had the same problem when I tried to save a plug from a rusted tube good for the bin , I finally cut the tube to relieve the pressure from the spring , dirt under the cap was the culprit .
Re: Fork Plug
Maybe the O-ring is stuck. Try wd-40 or some creeping oil overnight.
Or adding heat.
Or adding heat.
Colin
79 RD400F Daytona Special
81 RD350LC
89 TDR250
75 Kawasaki H1 500
77 Can-am Tnt250
79 RD400F Daytona Special
81 RD350LC
89 TDR250
75 Kawasaki H1 500
77 Can-am Tnt250
Re: Fork Plug
I had same as Zed and cut the end off one...
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82 RD350LC decapitation project
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Re: Fork Plug
Thanks for the tips....... I got it out eventually but the plug would only push in just enough to get the retainer clip out with no extra room.
1973 ct70
1974 xr75
1977 rd400
1981 rd350lc
2002 zrx1200
1974 xr75
1977 rd400
1981 rd350lc
2002 zrx1200
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Re: Fork Plug
so what was taking up the space beneath it ?2cycle wrote:Thanks for the tips....... I got it out eventually but the plug would only push in just enough to get the retainer clip out with no extra room.
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: Fork Plug
once I got the forks disassembled I tried pushing the plug into the fork stanchion with no spring and it still would only go in just enough so the top of the plug was just past the groove for the retainer clip. I'm sure when I changed the fork oil years ago I could push the pugs in a lot further.
1973 ct70
1974 xr75
1977 rd400
1981 rd350lc
2002 zrx1200
1974 xr75
1977 rd400
1981 rd350lc
2002 zrx1200
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Re: Fork Plug
strange eh2cycle wrote:once I got the forks disassembled I tried pushing the plug into the fork stanchion with no spring and it still would only go in just enough so the top of the plug was just past the groove for the retainer clip. I'm sure when I changed the fork oil years ago I could push the pugs in a lot further.
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: Fork Plug
probably rust or gored the ID of the tube at that point :(
80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
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85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
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81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
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Re: Fork Plug
Had a good look and found that's as far as they can go......there's a lip on the plug that hits a lip on the inside diameter of the fork tube.
1973 ct70
1974 xr75
1977 rd400
1981 rd350lc
2002 zrx1200
1974 xr75
1977 rd400
1981 rd350lc
2002 zrx1200
Re: Fork Plug
Oh? Im sure mine went in about 1/4" past the ring groove.
80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com