Fork slider circlips...RGS

[andrew112_uk]

Dear all,

I made a start at changing my fork seals and came across the circlip in the picture. I hope you can see it OK. There are no holes for circlip pliers.
At first I thought it was a circlip broken at both ends but both sliders are identical. So, is this normal? If so, how do I remove the circlips? If it's not right..what do you recommend I do to get them out?

Thanks in advance, Andrew

 

[laverdakeith]

Prize them out using that handy screwdriver on the bench...

Easyer with two, one to prize the end of the clip out and one to lift it when it is clear of the groove. The ends of the clip are angled, should be obvious which end to start, the groove is not deep and the clips should come out dead easy. I only use one seal per side when refitting, cut the lip of one of the old seals and use it as a spacer. Fit some gaiters while the forks are out, you will never change a seal again.


    Keith.

 

[andrew112_uk]

Ha ha ha...too funny    I was going to try and prize them out with that screwdriver and then thought  "No... go ask the forum for the proper way to do it"

Thanks Keith

 

[Dellortoman]

Be careful getting the seals out. Don't be tempted to simply prise it out with that screwdriver without protecting the edge of the housing. It's very easy to break a piece out of the top edge of the slider where the shaft of the screwdriver bears down on it as you prise up the opposite side of the seal. Use a bit of packing so your lever bears on the near side of the seal rather than the aluminium.

Cheers,
Cam

 

[Terry Dymond]

Don't use a screwdriver for the reason Cam mentions, use a tyre lever, the types with a spooned end.

Terry

 

[andrew112_uk]

Thanks for the advice. (I've already removed them without a problem.. they were not tight) I'll remember it for the future though.

 

[Melle]

Be careful getting the seals out. Don't be tempted to simply prise it out with that screwdriver without protecting the edge of the housing. It's very easy to break a piece out of the top edge of the slider where the shaft of the screwdriver bears down on it as you prise up the opposite side of the seal. Use a bit of packing so your lever bears on the near side of the seal rather than the aluminium.

Cheers,
Cam

Not so big a problem on the 38 mm Marzo`s, but on the M1R this can happen!!

Regards, Melle

 

[sfcpiet]

Don't use a screwdriver for the reason Cam mentions, use a tyre lever, the types with a spooned end.

Better still, pull 'em out with a hook! 

Hooks with a cross-bar handle meant for fitting exhaust mounting or mainstand springs are ideal.

piet