[marquette]

Guys,



I'm in the process of replacing the fluids in my forks. I bleed the schrader valve, removed the bleeder screw, removed the air line attached to schrader valve, and removed the cap. I'm having a BUGGER of a time compressing the spring and getting the caps back on.



Does anyone have any sure fire suggestions? I see the socket suggestion listed above (and others), and it was midnight before I gave up. I tried pushing down on the cap with the spring until my hands gave out. Very Frustrating. I'll give the socket idea a try tonight. I think Fib created his own tool as well. If you guys could let me know suggestions, lesson's learned, that would be great.



Otherwise I might be PM'ing a local cx'r over and feeding them beer to help me....



If anyone has a second, please let me know.



Thanks,

Marquette

 

[marquette]

Thanks, I did try this last night as well. I removed the spring and tried to get a feel for getting it threaded prior to inserting the spring. Also, I should note, that the forks are on the bike and I did remove the handlebars. This has been a frustrating and humbling experience

 

[marquette]

Yes, thanks. I finally found that thread with Fib's Cap tool. If this doesn't work tonight, I'll be PM'ing him.



Thanks.

 

[marquette]

I was able to successfully get my fork caps in using an 1 1/8 socket. I'm pumped!



The oil was probably original, so it made a HUGE difference. I haven't test drove it yet, but it was bottoming out before.



I even had time for the final drive oil change

Thanks All!



Cheers,

marquette