Bridgestone Motorcycle Parts Discussion Board
Bridgestone Tech Talk => 350 Talk => Topic started by: rwgibbon on October 30, 2019, 10:08:31 AM
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I am looking for any help regarding removal of the outer fork nuts on a
BS 350. I have ordered a heavy-duty strap wrench to help with the removal.
Any advice as to how to remove them without scratching them up?
At this point I have no choice but to remove the ones I have and send them
out for re-chroming.
I tried purchasing a new pair. But Richard no longer has them. I also tried
purchasing a stainless steel set advertised from a person in Norway. That
ended with me turning it over to PayPal after waiting over a month to
receive the parts. PayPal got my money back.
Thank you.
Randy
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Randy,
The strap wrench is ideal for removal. I wrap a couple turns of duct tape on them first to protect them a bit AND add to the grip the strap is able to get. Removing the sticky mess from the tape is easy enough.
Dan
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That is the way I do it also. Good luck.
Later Mike
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I have also used pieces of an old inner tube as protector material. Even with a strap wrench, these guys ca be a bear to remove. (very fine threads and lots of engagement plus a long time "aging" can set these pretty tight) Some mild heating may also be required. Good luck...
...bert
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Thanks to everybody and I will let you know how it goes.
Randy
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Hi Randy,
Who was the guy in Norway that you had the non-delivery problem with ?
I am waiting for a set of BS cables from a guy in Scandinavia, he didn't respond to my question on where he was. If it's the same guy, we need to raise the alarm.
Brian.
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Tor Mathisen was the person I was dealing with.
I will never deal with him again. Thank goodness
PayPal was able to get my money back.
Randy
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At one time I used heavy aluminum plates to clamp the nuts in a vice to hold them. Strap wrench is better if it works.
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l had trouble with him actually a nightmare eventually after a lot of grief l did get my parts his wife told me that he'd had a stroke and was in hospital but from the start he was irritating said he wouldn't send the parts out until the money was in his account well l paid him by PayPal and he had my money within minutes it took me a lot of hassle and persistence and a month to win draw your own conclusions maybe he was ill but l wouldn't buy again l've tried to contact him since but to no avail l was of the opinion l was getting caught but I didn't
Tor mathison is his name
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Randy and Alan,
Thanks guys, YES, the very same person. I have just messaged him giving 48hrs to return my money. Immediate response from him simply saying 'I will return money'. I will believe that when I see the cash in my account.
Watch this space, will post a separate warning about him when I have the cash. Brian.
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If he's so quick to return your money why not just send the parts??
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Because word is spreading through the BS community about his business practices. Jeff Bar
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I purchased some items from him years ago without issue. Apparently, things have changed.
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Alan, I don't believe he has the parts or has already sold them for a higher offer !
Despite several delaying tactics by him I have received the bulk of my money back after a few veiled threats. Refunded me in Norwegian Kroner and expected me to cover conversion fee !! A bird in the hand etc. Still owes me £11 GBP. Also Paypal are reviewing his refund payment, he has rung some alarm bells with them (refunded as though a payment for goods supplied by me !). Paypal say it is then possible for him to raise a dispute and reclaim money from me !!).
Don't deal with this guy, he is unreliable, is the kindest and safest thing I can say at present.
Brian.
Randy, Apologies for highjacking your post, you should have the fork collars off by now. :D.
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Aren't all you guys with supplier problem hijacking Randy's thread? Why not move that conversation to a new one?
...bert
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Bert,
Fair point but Randy mentioned the issue with guy from Norway in his opening post. Maybe I should have said 'diverting' rather than 'hijacking' the thread.
Anyway, I have now recovered my full money from Tor Mathisen and a few bob extra because of exchange rates and his poor maths. Will discuss with admin before issueing a warning about this guy.
Brian.
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No offense intended to anyone, Brian.
...bert
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Bert, none taken. Brian
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Regarding the outer fork nut question.
I cheated and replaced the complete fork leg since I had one.
It took me less than a half hour and I know it was a lot simpler.
Regards
Randy
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Hello Rw gibbon
How are you going with the front fork nut. Did you manage to loosen it. I have same thing. Wanting to undo so i can get it replated.
Regards from
VITTO
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Put the axle through the fork leg and clamp in vice. Then use rubber strap wrench to undo nut. Usually not that tight unless corrosion has got in, in which case use penetrating oil and maybe apply some heat. Some have used jubilee clamps with protection under to grip nut and tap undone. Degrease nut before gripping.