Fork caps - quick tip

[Ol' Greasy Dave]

An easy way to replace fork caps without the risk of cross threading is to buy a cheap rubber mallet.
Break the head off and using a hobby knife or the like, cut a shape into the rubber the same size & shape of the nut on top of the fork cap.
Fit the cut part over the cap & you'll have a large surface to hold (the rubber) & exert pressure as you screw the cap in (easily)

[CD]

Good idea. :-)

Its also MUCH easier if the top yoke fork leg clamp is loose. Even a small pressure from the clamp seems to really close up the threads.

[amorti]

Apr 27, 2009 19:01:39 GMT CD said:

Good idea. :-)

Its also MUCH easier if the top yoke fork leg clamp is loose. Even a small pressure from the clamp seems to really close up the threads.

+1

this is possibly the only "Haynes tip" I've taken to heart, as it makes a real difference!