Front fork removal, where to use force

[Arxvz1200]

Should I use force to pry gap wider to pull the fork down ? I tried but was afraid to use enough.

I removed 2 bolts from both sides. The forks come down until the edge in the pic hits the black part

 

It's xvz 1300 from 87 that I'm bringing back.

Thanks,

Anssi

[Flyinfool]

It is hard to see in the pic, but it looks like you have not yet removed the snap ring from above the clamp? If the ring is still there the fork tube aint going nowhere.

[cruiserlover]

It is hard to see in the pic, but it looks like you have not yet removed the snap ring from above the clamp? If the ring is still there the fork tube aint going nowhere.

 

beautiful FF.I love it when you talk technical.

[MiCarl]

Use your thumbnails and FORCE the ring out of its groove. Fork will then come through the tree.

[Arxvz1200]

Now I understand. Thank you very much , again. Didn't have time to forks off but had a quick look to get the right idea about clip in the groove.

So glad I asked. One of the rare occasion I asked before using force.

 

From what I googled this the seal I am after

Fork Oil Seal Mgr-rsd2 40x52x8/10,5

 

Left hand side was upper bolt was stripped. I was able dremel the bolt in half, but I still have get the bit with threads out. But that waits while the forks are being done.

For every job on this bike I need to add couple of extra hours fighting stripped and rusted bolts.

 

Thanks again for help. I'll be posting soon