T5 classic forks

[Tosh]

Please please Please could someone tell me how to get the pivot pin,bearing,seals out of the suspension link at the bottom of the forks. Need to replace them got a bit of play there. Thanks Paul

[ABC]

use a hydrolic press (a local garage will have one for bushes and bearings)and a long 8mm socket . the socket will press through the bearing and push the pin through and remove the link.. replace the bearings and pin as a set

[wack 63]

Piaggio dealers should have a tool to do this job without removing the forks.I have used one before but it really needs two as it is awkward to use on your own.

[Tosh]

thanks for that chaps, so you put the socket over the center of what looks like a castle like spring clip and just push through to the other side am i right in what i`ve said

[Fruitjuice]

You will need to remove the spring clips on both sides before pressing out the pin...

[Tosh]

ta fruitjuice, whats the best way to remove the spring clips as they are very strong and i can`t seem to bend the tabs up to release them

[Fruitjuice]

Hammer and a small chisel to break off several of the tabs, then try to prie it out with a strong screwdriver...

[Tosh]

once again fruitjuice thanks allot be in garage tonight to strip down sons forks and wait for parts from beedspeed