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theof:
Hi,

I've replaced the fork boots on my K6 as the old ones were cracked. Forks disassembly was easy, lowers dropped out of the crowns fine. But now I'm struggling to fit the boot over the fork lowers, to create a seal.

Has anybody found a good method for doing this. I think I might need to soften the rubber boots somehow, perhaps in boiling water?

Any tips would be great.

Thank you,
Theo

Sgt.Pinback:
I've just done this with a small screwdriver. Did you buy genuine HONDA parts?

Trigger:
Hair dryer softens the rubber boots for a easy fit ;)

mike the bike:
Dunk them in V hot water for a few minutes .  Use red rubber grease or silicon spray/grease.  I'm always having to persuade hoses onto fittings at work.

Bryanj:
WD and a thin screwdriver plus patience to work them round

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