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Arne
 Post subject: A7 fork assembly
PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:53 pm 

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I recently got a sweet 1971 A7. Took apart the fork to replace the steering bearings, but can get the fork legs back in.

http://www.kawatriple.com/manuals/aseries/4-5.htm

Shows a "special tool" on Fig 4-82. Is this a standard tool, does it have a part number?

Many thanks.
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GUTS
 Post subject: Re: A7 fork assembly
PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:22 pm 

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I wish I could help, I thought they were like the early H1 forks but they are not. I haven't seen that tool before.

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Ja-Moo
 Post subject: Re: A7 fork assembly
PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:55 am 
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The 90s are the same way, it's just a long screw to pull up the fork to get the bolt in. My rear axle worked a treat.

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Jim
 Post subject: Re: A7 fork assembly
PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:01 am 
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Ja-Moo wrote:
My rear axle worked a treat.


I didn't realize how British you are!

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Ja-Moo
 Post subject: Re: A7 fork assembly
PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:31 am 
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Actually a lot Scottish, close enough. And the thread is the same as the top bolt, if that wasn't evident......... Mate....... :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Arne
 Post subject: Re: A7 fork assembly
PostPosted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:33 am 

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That rear axle is a great tip, thanks! I managed to push it in with a tie-down and carefully directing the fork leg. They have to be done individually. cheers!
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Ja-Moo
 Post subject: Re: A7 fork assembly
PostPosted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:50 am 
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Glad to help!

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