The Offical Pachaug Trail Thread - Page 513

Ken F · 12-09-2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bomber1965

I don't know the exact forks your running, you didn't mention year or MM size, but here is some reading.

http://www.marzocchi.co.uk/documents...hiver45USD.pdf

Thanks for the info.I skimmed through it and learned a bit.think I had compression and rebound adj reversed in my head so now I will play with and see if I can soften compression. Can't ride for awhile so maybe hard to tell if needs more work

Ken F · 12-09-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MATPOC

And yes, I do have seal drivers. With modern forks the cap tool is equally as important and harder to find

I did pull forks off bike but am not comfortable pulling them apart.I did replace seals in my old Cr forks before.I made a tool worked good enough to get them in but wasn't fun.after reading info problem may have been user error. Lol

MATPOC · 12-09-2012, 08:41 PM

post pictures, some forks have rebound and compression split between the two legs, i.e. left fork has rebound adjuster, right leg compression. Older forks will usually have compression at the bottom, rebound on top

Rusty Rocket · 12-10-2012, 06:40 AM

I make my own seal drivers with an old fork seal from the fork I'm replacing them in.

I take a razor knife and skin off the outside rubber material, remove the "lip" so it doesn't interfere with the lip of the new seal, then, with a hacksaw, I cut a very short section out of the seal, about 1/4".

You now have a seal that looks like a letter "C" with a smaller opening. you can then twist and distort the seal onto the fork. Do it inverted to the other seal so the flatter side contacts the new seal. Then with a mallet, you can tap the new seal in. Keep it turning to get it even. The fact that you skinned off the rubber from the sides, keeps it so it doesn't stick in the fork tube.

You ought to see the seal driver I built from pipe parts for conventional forks. but you can do the same with a seal and you don't have to cut it for a job on conventional forks, just skin off the outside rubber material and slide it on.

DariusFriedel · 12-10-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Rocket

Anybody hear if KTM is gonna bring the "FreeRide" into the U.S. ? Man, I gotta start practicin' wheelies.

Here's another one for you...

Ken F · 12-10-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bomber1965

I don't know the exact forks your running, you didn't mention year or MM size, but here is some reading.

http://www.marzocchi.co.uk/documents...hiver45USD.pdf

Bike is a 2002.forks stamped 51.I'm guessing that's the mm

bomber1965 · 12-10-2012, 03:07 PM

51 seems quite large for a 200cc, you'd find 51's on a roadrace liter bike.

Just throw a ruler against them, I'm guessing they are 45's.....

akarob · 12-11-2012, 05:04 AM

Those KTMs came with amazingly good forks. Nutmeggah has a whole 51mm front end. I was considering putting it on my CR500. I'm going to keep it stock though.

ChrisRiedinger · 12-11-2012, 09:23 AM

Just found out the auditor for ISO that my company hired helped build or built the Pachaug trail back in the 70s.

akarob · 12-11-2012, 10:01 AM

I'd buy him a coffee.

mrt10x · 12-11-2012, 11:03 AM

I would kick him in the shins

j/k its not his fault I suck

Ken F · 12-11-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MATPOC

post pictures, some forks have rebound and compression split between the two legs, i.e. left fork has rebound adjuster, right leg compression. Older forks will usually have compression at the bottom, rebound on top

I found the compression under cap on bottom. I was afraid to pull it out at first. I dumped some oil in a glass it looks nasty lite brown.did see some rust on rod too.don't know how to post up pictures here.

Ken F · 12-11-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bomber1965

51 seems quite large for a 200cc, you'd find 51's on a roadrace liter bike.

Just throw a ruler against them, I'm guessing they are 45's.....

Didn't find metric ruler but was about 2 and 1/8 at the top is over 50mm.I also have part of old triple tree guy gave me that was much smaller.

Ken F · 12-11-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akarob

Those KTMs came with amazingly good forks. Nutmeggah has a whole 51mm front end. I was considering putting it on my CR500. I'm going to keep it stock though.

These are on my gas gas 200ec.correction on year it is an 01

rutard · 12-11-2012, 02:04 PM

Anyone know if it's possible to get a WR450-F ('06) plated in CT?

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12-10-2012, 06:40 AM	#7684
Rusty Rocket Life behind "Bars" Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Northcentral CT Oddometer: 6,352	I make my own seal drivers with an old fork seal from the fork I'm replacing them in. I take a razor knife and skin off the outside rubber material, remove the "lip" so it doesn't interfere with the lip of the new seal, then, with a hacksaw, I cut a very short section out of the seal, about 1/4". You now have a seal that looks like a letter "C" with a smaller opening. you can then twist and distort the seal onto the fork. Do it inverted to the other seal so the flatter side contacts the new seal. Then with a mallet, you can tap the new seal in. Keep it turning to get it even. The fact that you skinned off the rubber from the sides, keeps it so it doesn't stick in the fork tube. You ought to see the seal driver I built from pipe parts for conventional forks. but you can do the same with a seal and you don't have to cut it for a job on conventional forks, just skin off the outside rubber material and slide it on. __________________ 1996 DR 650 (a big girl that likes it dirty) 1973 Penton Six-Days (mint) 1971 Suzuki TS185 (needs restoration) 2005 KTM 400exc w/ BajaDesigns D/S light kit

12-11-2012, 05:04 AM	#7688
akarob Green Cantern Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Skuncasville, CT Oddometer: 6,571	Those KTMs came with amazingly good forks. Nutmeggah has a whole 51mm front end. I was considering putting it on my CR500. I'm going to keep it stock though. __________________ 9 50/990 CRASH BAR BAGS, FENDER BAGS, and more. Made with pride. Pachaug Map '08 KTM 450 xcr-w, '10 KTM 990 Adventure '85 Honda CR500 NETRA #24519

12-11-2012, 10:01 AM	#7690
akarob Green Cantern Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Skuncasville, CT Oddometer: 6,571	I'd buy him a coffee. __________________ 9 50/990 CRASH BAR BAGS, FENDER BAGS, and more. Made with pride. Pachaug Map '08 KTM 450 xcr-w, '10 KTM 990 Adventure '85 Honda CR500 NETRA #24519

12-11-2012, 11:03 AM	#7691
mrt10x Dumba$s Jarhead Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Newport, RI Oddometer: 2,950	I would kick him in the shins j/k its not his fault I suck __________________ We are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of "security." And in the worship of security we fling our lives beneath the wheels of routine - and before we know it our lives are gone. There is no diagnostic computer for the female mind... The Simpsons 2013

12-09-2012, 08:41 PM	#7683
MATPOC Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Providence, near Hope Oddometer: 451	post pictures, some forks have rebound and compression split between the two legs, i.e. left fork has rebound adjuster, right leg compression. Older forks will usually have compression at the bottom, rebound on top

12-10-2012, 03:07 PM	#7687
bomber1965 Duel Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 2,287	51 seems quite large for a 200cc, you'd find 51's on a roadrace liter bike. Just throw a ruler against them, I'm guessing they are 45's.....

12-11-2012, 09:23 AM	#7689
ChrisRiedinger Specialized Joined: Jul 2008 Location: CT Oddometer: 546	Just found out the auditor for ISO that my company hired helped build or built the Pachaug trail back in the 70s.

12-11-2012, 02:04 PM	#7695
rutard Magnanimous Madcap Joined: Sep 2010 Location: The Ether East of the Hudson Oddometer: 322	Anyone know if it's possible to get a WR450-F ('06) plated in CT?

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