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411 & 450 Himalayan & Scram / Re: Himalayan 411 group?
« Last Post by curlytops on Today at 07:35:05 pm »Yep split em up.
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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Matris fork cartridges
« Last Post by zimmemr on Today at 07:30:40 pm »Ahh, Understood.
As far as the fork oil seal is concerned: Often, you can slide the fork bottom (lower leg) off while leaving the seal in place. You will have cleaned the stanchions. Putting it back on takes some care but if you can still find some 35mm film or equivalent you keep the seal lip from rolling to the inside. If your fork seals were not leaking before / they won't leak afterwards. If the bike is low mileage and not routinely used in the dirt, you'll be fine. Me, I typically buy a set of seals and keep them in stock if not needed.
_ as for the "tool" to install new seals, I use a piece of PVC pipe (schedule 80 1st choice / 40 okay).
Excellent advice, I've used a well-oiled sandwhich bag in place of the 35 mm film, not as elegant but it works.
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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Portable jack
« Last Post by zimmemr on Today at 07:27:43 pm »Please explain. I’m really thinking about having a flat(puncture) out on the road.
How will a ratchet strap bring the front wheel off the ground while bike is on center stand?
It won't, especially if you have flat on the Interstate or some other desolate flat stretch.
There are lots of good jacks or "crutches" the ADV guys use, off road front flats are a pretty regular occurrence, so if you didn't like the version I mentioned in my previous post try this one:
https://www.endurostar.com/
A few random comments:
For what it's worth flat front tires on the road are rare, in over 55 years I've never had one on a street bike. I'm not saying you can't/won't have one but the odds are in your favor.
As I recall, the last time I serviced the steering head bearings on my Interceptor I noticed that once the front wheel was off, the bike balanced fine on the center stand alone. I had a jack under the bike as precaution but once the front wheel was off and the weight biased towards the rear, the bike didn't require a jack. Your results may differ, so again, it might be worth an experiment in the comfort of your shop.
For sure if you park the bike on a slight incline, you'll be able to remove the front wheel no problem, you can try that without even removing the wheel, just set the bike on the stand with the rear wheel facing the downward slope of the incline and see how high the front wheel comes up. A small board that you set under the center stand might also help, in that regard.
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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Matris fork cartridges
« Last Post by Re-Cycle on Today at 06:44:59 pm »Yes, I was thinking about a piece of pvc pipe. Just have to look if they have the right diameter in the local hardware store (not a big one).
The bike has done 5.600km, only in dry weather and on clean roads so the seals should still be fine.
The bike has done 5.600km, only in dry weather and on clean roads so the seals should still be fine.
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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Matris fork cartridges
« Last Post by NVDucati on Today at 06:35:45 pm »No, I haven't installed the Matris yet.Ahh, Understood.
Sorry for not describing things clear enough.
The situation now is that part nr. 7 -which is part of the original damping system- is rattling in the fork leg when I shake it.
Stanchion and lower are still together.
But to install the Matris I will have to get part no. 7 out first. And I think that is not possible without separating the stanchion and lower leg?
That won't be a problem I think. But I don't have a tool to get the oil seal back in place.
As far as the fork oil seal is concerned: Often, you can slide the fork bottom (lower leg) off while leaving the seal in place. You will have cleaned the stanchions. Putting it back on takes some care but if you can still find some 35mm film or equivalent you keep the seal lip from rolling to the inside. If your fork seals were not leaking before / they won't leak afterwards. If the bike is low mileage and not routinely used in the dirt, you'll be fine. Me, I typically buy a set of seals and keep them in stock if not needed.
_ as for the "tool" to install new seals, I use a piece of PVC pipe (schedule 80 1st choice / 40 okay).
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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Matris fork cartridges
« Last Post by Re-Cycle on Today at 06:18:00 pm »No, I haven't installed the Matris yet.
Sorry for not describing things clear enough.
The situation now is that part nr. 7 -which is part of the original damping system- is rattling in the fork leg when I shake it.
Stanchion and lower are still together.
But to install the Matris I will have to get part no. 7 out first. And I think that is not possible without separating the stanchion and lower leg?
That won't be a problem I think. But I don't have a tool to get the oil seal back in place.
Sorry for not describing things clear enough.
The situation now is that part nr. 7 -which is part of the original damping system- is rattling in the fork leg when I shake it.
Stanchion and lower are still together.
But to install the Matris I will have to get part no. 7 out first. And I think that is not possible without separating the stanchion and lower leg?
That won't be a problem I think. But I don't have a tool to get the oil seal back in place.
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Campfire Talk / Re: Hurricane Helene
« Last Post by Racer57 on Today at 05:53:39 pm »Unless someone buys them a nice new camper van
Or those that refuse to define what a woman is.
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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Matris fork cartridges
« Last Post by NVDucati on Today at 05:46:23 pm »Well it took "some" time but today I finally got to work on installing the Matris cartridges.Sorry to reply to a question with a question;
Loosening the bolt was not an easy job but in the end I succeeded
I hear the bumper rattling in the fork but I think it is not possible to get it out without removing the stanchion from the lower leg? And to do that the dust & oil seals have to be removed?
Or should I just try a little longer...
When you say "the bumper rattling" do you mean the thud from what is called "topping out" as apposed to "bottoming out"?
Topping out happens when the fork legs go to full-extended with enough force (low dampening) to make a noise.
If the answers are yes ... you can adjust it out.
The R fork leg (rebound) is the first adjustment but both legs are in play as regards air-gap.
Obviously, if your weight is at either extreme, the front springs can be swapped.
_ It can be helpful to lay some 1/2" boards along your drive way (like a ladder) to isolate the issue.
You'll get it right and then love your bike even more.
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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: What did you do to your bike today?
« Last Post by JessHerbst on Today at 05:26:45 pm »
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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Portable jack
« Last Post by JessHerbst on Today at 05:25:22 pm »Ratchet strap.Please explain. I’m really thinking about having a flat(puncture) out on the road.
Connect to back of seat & something near the ground.
How will a ratchet strap bring the front wheel off the ground while bike is on center stand?