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Number of posts: 151 Age: 33 Location: Germany Points: 728 Registration date: 2010-11-20
Subject: Hyperpro installtion Thu May 05, 2011 10:51 am
I just ordered my Hyperpro springs Do i have to replace also the fork seals if i don't have any leaks?
I think i can do easyly the replacement of the spring and oil but i don't have the tool to install a new seal. If i want to change the seal i need a garage that will do the job for me (of course i will remove the fork by myself to reduce the costs and have a little bit fun with maintenance )
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thomphoto Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 188 Age: 75 Location: Owensboro, Kentucky Points: 1313 Registration date: 2009-06-11
Subject: Re: Hyperpro installtion Thu May 05, 2011 10:58 am
You won't need to change the seals to install the fork springs. It's a fairly simple job.
Wendell
joncallihan Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts: 786 Age: 74 Location: Lafayette, Colorado, USA Points: 2109 Registration date: 2009-02-16
Subject: Re: Hyperpro installtion Thu May 05, 2011 12:38 pm
The hardest part of spring replacement is compressing the new (stiffer) spring while getting the tube cap started.
steveR Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 175 Location: Shropshire, God's own county! Points: 635 Registration date: 2011-03-23
Subject: Re: Hyperpro installtion Fri May 06, 2011 1:51 am
joncallihan wrote:
The hardest part of spring replacement is compressing the new (stiffer) spring while getting the tube cap started.
VERY true!!!
I like to get the fork leg in a vice and then put the fork cap in a T-bar socket to allow a constant yet steady downward pressure without taking too much skin off my knuckles....
bigbird Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 2164 Location: Winnipeg Canada Points: 3061 Registration date: 2010-05-02
Subject: Re: Hyperpro installtion Fri May 06, 2011 7:10 am
When the fork was in the vice I just took the socket, placed it over the fork cap nut and pressed like hell with my palm as I hand threaded it. That way you'll have no problems with cross threading. DO NOT use an impact gun or air tool to start the nut on the fork cap. The threads are too fine and it's too easy to cross thread.
Waspie Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1739 Age: 60 Location: Portland, UK Points: 2905 Registration date: 2009-07-26
Subject: Re: Hyperpro installtion Fri May 06, 2011 8:16 am
Just look at these tips and free advice. They are all being logged and remembered when/if I get round to modding the 'Wing'.
Subject: Hyperpro installtion 
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