Removing the fork cap

811Racer
06-17-2009, 04:30 PM
Anyone know how to remove the fork cap? Manual says to loosen the nut circled here, but the cap moves freely. I tried using the preload screw as a counter to the nut, but it won't break free. Also, we have to use a really flimsy wrench on the nut due to the flaps protruding down from the cap, so the wrench is slipping when I apply significant pressure in either direction. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i163/811Racer/springs001.jpg

811Racer
06-17-2009, 04:46 PM
Never mind, we got it. The cap was on WAY tighter than recommended. And yes, you do use the preload adjust as the counter when removing the cap.

KLW
06-17-2009, 05:28 PM
Ah the joys of buying a brand new $12,000 motorcycle, then start taking it all apart. :) Glad you got it. Nothing worse than turning on something that's suppose to turn and doesn't want to.