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fork rebuild
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:33 pm
by bodge
when i disassembled my forks there was some kind of sealant on the bolt that holds the damper tube in place,just checked the manual and it mentions a gasket any idea where i get one or alternatives to get this sealed ?
Re: fork rebuild
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 4:49 pm
by Bevel bob
On Nortons you can use a fibre washer from DIY or plumbing stores.
Re: fork rebuild
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 2:13 pm
by bodge
thanks bob ill look into that but i think plumbing washers maybe too big mines an 8mm bolt,any other ideas?
Re: fork rebuild
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:28 pm
by double diamond
You can use a copper or aluminum sealing washer from any Japanese model that uses an 8mm bolt to secure the damper rod. Honda part number 90544-283-000 fits an 8mm thread and has an outside diameter of 13mm.