Bicycle Mechanics - Fork removal

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mindbogger
09-03-03, 06:57 PM
I have a threadless 1 1/8 fork. I just removed the stem and is the fork suppose to slide out easily or not? Right now it is stuck and I am wondering if there is another step to take to remove the fork.

tia
Thomas

roadfix
09-03-03, 07:04 PM
Just give the steerer tube a good whack with a rubber mallet........it'll slide out, guaranteed.
mindbogger
09-03-03, 07:05 PM
ive applied a lot of pressure to it and i used a mallet...should i drip some wd 40 into it and leave it for a good few hours?

KleinMp99
09-03-03, 08:30 PM
You havent hit it hard enough.
Dave Stohler
09-04-03, 07:57 PM
Ummm.....I hope you removed the threaded collars first.........
KleinMp99
09-04-03, 08:10 PM
Originally posted by Dave Stohler
Ummm.....I hope you removed the threaded collars first.........


Especially since its threadless.........................
roadfix
09-04-03, 09:43 PM
Originally posted by KleinMp99
Especially since its threadless.........................
:beer:
mindbogger
09-04-03, 10:19 PM
Originally posted by KleinMp99
You havent hit it hard enough.

you got it right. I was being a ***** and hitting it too softly. A few good wacks at it took it out easily. Thanks for the advice