taking apart...
03-03-09 | 06:04 PM
#1
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We win all charity rides
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From: Central Michigan University/ GR, MI
Bikes: BMX, fixed gear
taking apart...
my bike, and i cant get my forks off. still have a standard headset. first time i've needed to take the forks off the bike. help?
03-03-09 | 06:57 PM
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Long haired freak.
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Bikes: 2011 SE Old Man Flyer.
if the top nut and stem are off then gently tap the top of the fork with a rubber mallet or block of wood, there is a little plastic wedge keeping it up. get ready to catch the fork.
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03-04-09 | 03:44 PM
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Your imaginary friend.
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If it is that tappered ring use a flathead and mallet to get it out.
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03-04-09 | 03:56 PM
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We win all charity rides
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From: Central Michigan University/ GR, MI
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i got it. i just smacked it with a block of wood a few times and it just dropped out. it wouldnt last night though, even after hitting it for like a half hour
