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Fork tube spring removal, rusty caps

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I have a spare front fork set from a GS 450 L that I wanted to used the fork tubes from for my 450 S. My S has a hex cap, but the L has air valves and a flat cover that is really rusty. I'm wondering if it's possible the the complete hex head cap rusted away? Is there another way to open up these tubes? Am I missing something?
 
I suggest soaking the top cap in some evaporust for a day or so to eat off that rust.
 
Good idea, but my bigger questions is how to get hold of the cap to turn it? There's no hex, or anyplace I can see to get a wrench, socket, or allen wrench....
 
olddaddy said:
Good idea, but my bigger questions is how to get hold of the cap to turn it? There's no hex, or anyplace I can see to get a wrench, socket, or allen wrench....
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No hex means you don't turn it to remove (how's that for obvious?). Most likely the cap is held in with a spring wire clip; you press down on the cap and then dig out the wire clip to release the cap.:pray:
 
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