flb_78 Posted March 16, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 16, 2011 What did you use to drive in the bushing and seal? I can't find a PVC pipe the proper size and I'd hate to sink $40+ into a tool that I'm only going to use once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 16, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 16, 2011 I don't know the specs on the 2nd gen forks but this is what I use for a seal tool on forks. The PVC is 1 1/2 ID with a coupler and a reducer. I have couple of reducers for different tube sizes, each shaped by grinder to fit as needed. The reducers have an octogon end (that I grind down to fit the outter tube) so it is thicker than the PVC pipe itself and fits the seal body well. The upper wiper lip fits nicely inside the ID of the reducer to protect it while being pressed into place. Hey, it's cheap, about $7.00 for everything, reusable and works on several sizes. As far as bushings on yours.....I have no idea. 1st gens just snap into a recess. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Kat Posted March 16, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 16, 2011 I don't know the specs on the 2nd gen forks but this is what I use for a seal tool on forks. The PVC is 1 1/2 ID with a coupler and a reducer. I have couple of reducers for different tube sizes, each shaped by grinder to fit as needed. The reducers have an octogon end (that I grind down to fit the outter tube) so it is thicker than the PVC pipe itself and fits the seal body well. The upper wiper lip fits nicely inside the ID of the reducer to protect it while being pressed into place. Hey, it's cheap, about $7.00 for everything, reusable and works on several sizes. As far as bushings on yours.....I have no idea. 1st gens just snap into a recess. Mike Yup, Yup. That's the inexpensive ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted March 18, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 18, 2011 What did you use to drive in the bushing and seal? I can't find a PVC pipe the proper size and I'd hate to sink $40+ into a tool that I'm only going to use once. I may have the right size driver, I'll measure the driver I have and the upper on my VR, I presume the RSTD is same size upper legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted March 18, 2011 I believe they are. I'll have to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted March 18, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2011 I made the tool for a Vulcan, they are 41mm, my VR appears to be 40mm. Can yo measure the outside diameter of your new seal? If my driver is small enough to clear the OD it'll work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted March 18, 2011 The seal is 54mm O.D., 42mm I.D., and 11mm thick. The fork leg is 43mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted March 18, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 18, 2011 My tool appears to be in my truck, it's not here at home. If it won't work I'll whip one out for you tomorrow. 2 chunks of aluminum , 25 minutes on the lathe and it'll be almost too shiney to use. When will you be in Lex to pick it up? So to work, it needs to be 43.5 x 53.5, and about 250 long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted March 18, 2011 I might be in Nicholasville tomorrow applying for a job. Depends on if I go to Campbellsville to check on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted March 18, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2011 1st gen fork is 40mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted March 18, 2011 Share #11 Posted March 18, 2011 Yes, that is what I had measured also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted March 19, 2011 OH NO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted March 19, 2011 Share #13 Posted March 19, 2011 What is this a picture of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted March 19, 2011 It's a picture of the tool not quite fitting on the fork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted March 19, 2011 Share #15 Posted March 19, 2011 But it was made to the sizes given. What size does the inner leg measure? Looks like the 42mm given is not the size of the leg? Can you measure it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted March 19, 2011 The leg measures 43.02mm diameter. The tool measures 42.09mm, 90 degrees from the cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted March 19, 2011 Share #17 Posted March 19, 2011 Ah, I see, it was made to the size given for the seal, not the leg. I can open it up 1mm easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted March 19, 2011 Share #18 Posted March 19, 2011 I have to attend a meeting in Cincinnati tomorrow at 11:30am, when I leave there I'll call you at the number you called me from today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted March 19, 2011 I have to attend a meeting in Cincinnati tomorrow at 11:30am, when I leave there I'll call you at the number you called me from today Sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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