Removing fork dustcovers

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  • pano
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    • Apr 2003
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    #1

    Removing fork dustcovers

    What have you guys used? A carefully placed paint scraper and work up all sides gently?
    1982 GS1000S Katana
    1982 GS1100E
  • Jethro
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    • May 2002
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    #2
    I used a butter knife!
    Currently bikeless
    '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
    '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

    I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

    "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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    • ptm

      #3
      I grab it on opposite sides, squeeze in some, but mostly push sideways hard. If it's pliable enough, that creates a gap and/or raises it out of the groove far enough that I can push it up with my thumb and get it started.

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      • pano
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        • Apr 2003
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        #4
        I have tried to remove it by hand but it doesn't really budge, I will try the butter knife it will have less of an edge than the paint scraper idea.
        1982 GS1000S Katana
        1982 GS1100E

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        • ptm

          #5
          It might not be strong enough, but you might try a popcicle stick. It would be less likely to scratch the fork or damage the cover. I have a bag of them I use for all sorts of stuff...

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