t140 yolks

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    matthew roberts New Member

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    any help plz fitting gators on the forks and had a pig getting right side fork out of the bottom yolk , now I can only get the stanchion go through about 6 Inches, tried both on the right side , no joy , left side goes through no problem
     
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    Make sure bolt is slack and place a wedge or large screwdriver in the slot on the underside of the yoke close to the leg
     
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    I've taken the bolt out and used a wedge , it goes in then jams
     
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    As the slot is on an internal you have to hit it hard to pry it open a bit and plenty WD40, once leg has moved it should go easy as the top is tapered
     
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    ive used a cut down tyre lever and grease the top goes in easy and the left fork goes all the way no problem
     
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