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supercheap and autobarn can vary a bit from store to store, autobarn in ipswich is quite good, most stuff on the shelves and guys with know-how.
the silicon glue i recommend is permatex 66B, keep it in the fridge once opened.
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I raised the front wheel and unscrewed it up to here and no matter how much i was turning it, it wouldn't come off. Wasn't sure what I was doing wrong. Then I tried with lowering the wheel. As soon as I did that it popped right up. Once fork cap removed. Indeed Spud, that's where i found lock-tight inside the thread on fork cap. I have a question. If i remove this screw (which is located on bottom of fork) can i drain the oil this way. Then just pour oil on top without removing forks :?: I found o-ring at local all bearings shop. He did the measurement i took the fork cap as well. But when i got home i saw that new o-ring is a bit thinner than old one. Will test it tomorrow and let you know. Quote:
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A thin film of grease on the o-ring might help. It will prevent the o-ring from tearing, and it will help it to seal.
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Thanks Weld, that's great info.
Spud thank you for the link, and good to know that it can be done by removing the bolt i mentioned.
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pliskin thanks for the industrial still life photos! your camera makes those threads look really good!
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http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...ink-QingQi-200 Personally, I would much rather remove the forks. The job is easier with the forks removed, and one can do a much better job removing the old oil from the forks. Also, it's easier to measure the correct amount of new fork oil. In addition, you can inspect your forks thoroughly if you remove them. Indeed, with the Zongshen forks, you can even clean the oil seals and dust wipers without removing the oil seals from the forks! Spud
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Thanks Zingshoen, I am glad you like them.
Great link Spud I forgot about it, but remember seeing it before. I haven't decided about fork oil change yet. Thank you for all the help you offered and others of course.
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I did 50km ride today and can report there was no oil leak.
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That's great! I'm beginning to think your O-ring is fine. I believe you fixed the problem when you tightened the fork cap.
I suspect Zongshen mounted the forks too low in the triple tree at the factory, and because of this they couldn't/didn't tighten the fork cap properly. :roll: I suggest you support the bike off the front wheel, and raise the forks slightly. You won't even need to remove the front wheel. Merely loosen the pinch bolts, and slide the fork tubes up the triple tree, then tighten both fork caps. Finally, tighten the pinch bolts, lower the bike, and you are done. However, you probably should change the fork oil fairly soon. It's not a difficult job. Spud
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Another thing I noticed it was placed in the middle (As can be seen from the above pic.) where the other one (non leaking) was pushed all the way up. That's how i place the new one too. Quote:
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Yes, the O-ring definitely belongs at the top of the fork cap. I think you're in good shape now, Pliskin.
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