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G3L - Fork Tube top bolt question

I ordered and received some new top bolts for the forks tubes. They fit, but I noted the indent and was wondering if there is supposed to be a rubber grommet?



Nothing in the parts list.

Cheers

Al

Re: G3L - Fork Tube top bolt question

Hi Alun

The original Wd fork tube top bolt (On the left) did not have a rubber ring seal. Where as the fork top bolt (on the right) had a rubber ring to seal the top bolt in the fork tube- this is a improvement introduced on post war models - they are both interchangable, When I rebuilt my WD Matchless, I used PTFE pipe thread tape to seal the threads on the fork leg top bolt to stop them leaking

Hope this helps you

Chris Moore

email (option): millspray@yahoo.com

Re: G3L - Fork Tube top bolt question

Chris Moore
Hi Alun

The original Wd fork tube top bolt (On the left) did not have a rubber ring seal. Where as the fork top bolt (on the right) had a rubber ring to seal the top bolt in the fork tube- this is a improvement introduced on post war models - they are both interchangable, When I rebuilt my WD Matchless, I used PTFE pipe thread tape to seal the threads on the fork leg top bolt to stop them leaking

Hope this helps you

Chris Moore
Chris

Thanks for that. I might try that as well.

Cheers

Al

Re: G3L - Fork Tube top bolt question

Alun, why not fit an O ring since the groove is there? Ron

email (option): ronpier@talk21.com

Re: G3L - Fork Tube top bolt question

Ron Pier
Alun, why not fit an O ring since the groove is there? Ron
Haha, read my mind. :smile:

Anyone know the size?

Cheers

Al

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