captainscarlet Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) I am in the process of upgrading my forks, again. Having just changed the springs I have decided it wasn't enough and have taken the plunge and purchased K-tech 20IDS cartridges. These will work perfectly with the K-tech springs I fitted during the winter. However in the process of removing the forks I have put some nasty scratches on the blue uppers. I understand it's in a place that can't be seen because its between the triple trees but nevertheless I know they're there. 😞 But I don't understand how I could have removed the forks without it happening. The bolts on the triple trees were all well backed out and I tried to be extremely careful but to no avail. Any tips on how to sort it, or should I just ignore it given it's invisible once the forks are on the bike? CS Edited July 26, 2019 by captainscarlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbeau Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) If you take it to a paint store like Benjamin Moore or PPG they can scan the color and make a matching paint. They also sell a little spray bottle that basically turns your own paint into an spray paint can. Automotive stores sell pre-made tough up paint you could try to match it closely and go that route. When i removed my forks I got a few small scratches but nothing that bad. I guess you just have to go slow and gently pull the tubes out of the triple. My forks are gold though so maybe it just looks worse on the blue. Edited July 26, 2019 by dbeau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggy Nate Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 If they don’t basically fall out when the bolts are undone you can use a pry bar to gently open the clamps. Then de burr as necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhs10 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Wow.. sorry to see that @captainscarlet... I've pulled my forks no less than 10 times and dont have any scratches. terrible luck I guess. I hope you find a solution. '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted July 26, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted July 26, 2019 @captainscarlet - lets focus on the positive - K-tech 20IDS cartridges!!! 🤘😎🤘 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted July 26, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted July 26, 2019 I spread the clamps on the triple tree with wooden wedges that I made from hickory wood which is very hard. He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainscarlet Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) Fixed for now. The markings on the other leg came off with a very light sand. The scratches I had a go at with sandpaper and a bit of light filling. My local paint shop is closed for the summer and doesn't open for another two weeks. I was not prepared to wait for a colour match so I put some of my Yamaha blurple touch-up paint in an airbrush and applied that. As you can see the colours do not match but given that that part of the fork leg is hidden in the lower cockpit I don't think it's a problem. Next time I pull the forks I might think about getting the colour matched. Reasonably pleased with the above. The fun stuff begins on Monday when my K-tech cartridges arrive. CS Edited July 27, 2019 by captainscarlet 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Fantastic fix, those look great. Sorry that happened to you. Possibly there was debris (rocks, pebbles, bugs, etc) in the clamp/fork area that got drawn into the lower tree and wedged in there causing the scratches when it was removed. Enjoy the new suspension! -Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Wow, great fix. What's your paint set up? '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted July 27, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted July 27, 2019 3 hours ago, captainscarlet said: The fun stuff begins on Monday when my K-tech cartridges arrive. 👍 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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