Removing black plugs in forks and swingarm -how?

Magpie · Post by **Magpie** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 12:04 pm

Before I plunge ahead and try to remove these plugs, is there a safe way to remove these without ruining them please and thanks in advance?
Cliff.

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:29 pm

The swing arm plug is easy. Just pry out with a paint scraper. The front fork is tough. I don't know a good way, so, maybe someone else has the answer. I ruin one by prying it out and with a socket and extension, push out the other from the other side. For every two forks, I get one good set of plugs. I think it's best to buy new ones from asia. (IMO)

ByTheLake · Post by **ByTheLake** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:06 am

Since new plugs were readily available on eBay, I was less concerned about keeping the original plugs in pristine condition.

Magpie · Post by **Magpie** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:27 pm

Thanks for that bit advice, I didn't look there first - another lesson learned, even at my advanced age. Cliff.

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:16 am

Magpie wrote: even at my advanced age. Cliff.

and you think you've got problems.