Bicycle Mechanics - Can I service these MKS GR-9's without mangling the dustcap?

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No_Minkah
07-25-07, 10:44 PM
I just got these MKS GR-9' (http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/pedals.html#platform)s, and the bearings feel crappy. I'd like to repack them, see if that helps them spin better. I haven't serviced pedals before, first off. But this question is, can I remove the dustcaps without mangling them? Is there a special tool for this?

Does Sheldon or anyone have anything written online about servicing these pedals?

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/images/mks-gr9-platform.jpeg

Thanks

donnamb
07-26-07, 02:40 AM
Maybe something like this (http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/tools/19059.html)?
No_Minkah
07-26-07, 12:23 PM
I actually have that tool but I didn't know it, I've only used the chainring bolt side. But when I use it to try to remove the dustcap it just seems to spin and spin and not back out of the pedal.

donnamb
07-26-07, 12:27 PM
Where did you purchase the pedals?
No_Minkah
07-26-07, 01:11 PM
Ben's cycle, in Milwaukee. They're new.
donnamb
07-26-07, 01:23 PM
Do they know how to open the dustcap? If they don't, I'd suggest calling or emailing Harris Cyclery in MA. Their site says that those pedals can be serviced.
dobber
07-26-07, 05:20 PM
Put the pedals on and ride em awhile, they'll smooth out considerably (so says the owner of three sets)
dafydd
07-27-07, 07:01 AM
Put the pedals on and rides em awhile, they'll smooth out considerably (so says the owner of three sets)

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