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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: Front Fork Lower Allen Bolt
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2025, 04:10:00 PM »
The embossed writing on the seal faces upwards when fitted.
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Re: Front Fork Lower Allen Bolt
« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2025, 06:15:05 PM »
Thanks very much for guidance.
Gone this far, want to be sure all is correct.
Very much appreciated.

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Re: Front Fork Lower Allen Bolt
« Reply #17 on: July 29, 2025, 07:41:18 PM »
I think there is a tool for pushing the seals home without damaging them, but lacking that any hacks anyone?
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Re: Front Fork Lower Allen Bolt
« Reply #18 on: July 29, 2025, 08:04:12 PM »
I think there is a tool for pushing the seals home without damaging them, but lacking that any hacks anyone?
Use the seal you've removed George. Place on top of new seal and tap home.
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Re: Front Fork Lower Allen Bolt
« Reply #19 on: July 29, 2025, 09:20:57 PM »
Use the seal you've removed George. Place on top of new seal and tap home.
Gotcha, one for the next time!  ;D
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