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Re: 1941 WD G3L Fork Yoke Question

Ron Pier
I can't remember from the last time I stripped G3L forks, but it just looks like a butted part. Ron



Ron

It is not a butted part, there is a lip.



I have a second yoke (damaged) and managed to pull one off.


As you can see there is a lip, I tried to put it back on after a clean up, but not sure how to as it took some effort to get it off in the first place and I can see no way to get it back on without risk of breaking the lip or distorting the ring.



Anyone done this and can offer some advice?

Cheers

Al Mills

Re: 1941 WD G3L Fork Yoke Question

Well I would say, that if it came off, it must go back on again. As an interference fit, it will have to go on straight and not tipped. Maybe even relieve it a bit with a rats tail file......It doesn't look like "Rocket Surgery"!!! Ron

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Re: 1941 WD G3L Fork Yoke Question

Ron Pier
Well I would say, that if it came off, it must go back on again. As an interference fit, it will have to go on straight and not tipped. Maybe even relieve it a bit with a rats tail file......It doesn't look like "Rocket Surgery"!!! Ron
Ron

I'll get another photo that shows it better, but the lip is a thin edge and a recess below, it is not a solid edge. I am concerned that pushing it over the lip will break or fold the lip.

I'll get a photo on Monday and show you.

Cheers

Al

Re: 1941 WD G3L Fork Yoke Question

there a bit fiddly, I normally use a flat tipped punch and lightly tap around the edge until it’s home, if you try a press or clamp it in a vise Itl squash it

Barry

Re: 1941 WD G3L Fork Yoke Question

Barry fuller
there a bit fiddly, I normally use a flat tipped punch and lightly tap around the edge until it’s home, if you try a press or clamp it in a vise Itl squash it

Barry
Barry

Thanks for that, I was going to use the shop press, but glad I didn't. I'll try your method. Thanks

Al

Re: 1941 WD G3L Fork Yoke Question

Personally I don't think these come off, they are crimped on at the factory, but will check later today.

Cheers,

Lex

Re: 1941 WD G3L Fork Yoke Question

Lex Schmidt
Personally I don't think these come off, they are crimped on at the factory, but will check later today.

Cheers,

Lex
Lex

The fork crown does not appear to have anything attached.



Al

Re: 1941 WD G3L Fork Yoke Question

Yes, they do come off apparently, but I see a bit of peening, that was used to hold them on.



Cheers,

Lex

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