Dismantle top of forks

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8ball
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Dismantle top of forks

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Hello gents, how do I dismantle the cap on top of the forks as shown in picture?
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/44923310@N00/5440660064

Thanks in advance,
Bryan
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Re: Dismantle top of forks

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Harbor Freight sells an adjustable pin wrench for cheap. Your local FLAPS may have one too.
Frog
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My tool kit came with a pin wrench
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Image

First left, with lugs on the handle. Is that the one?
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SteveD wrote:Image

First left, with lugs on the handle. Is that the one?
Yep, that's it!
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SteveD wrote:Image

First left, with lugs on the handle. Is that the one?
To use it, I put it in place....holding it down firmly with one hand and then tapping the end with a mallet. A nice gentle way to remove the caps.
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