Modular approach to front end rebuild

Hey all, Getting ready to rebuild forks/replace stem bearings, etc. Been studying my FSM, it recommends pulling wheel, intact brake system, fork legs, etc. , off first...Am working in a buddy's (unheated) garage....I was hoping to do as much of the work (as possible) on sub-assemblies inside my house. Any reason why I couldn't pull the whole front end off, wheel it home with the front wheel & handlbars, and dis-assemble everything in the heated comfort of my living room? The only potential problem I can see is that the stem bolt might not be removable with the handlebars in position. loosen bar clamps, remove gauge cables, etc., yank entire assembly, re-snug bars, and walk it home? Am I missing something? Also, is the spanner (specialty tool) for the stem nut absolutely necessary, or can one "walk" it around with a screwdiver tip ? Or, should I just be a good boy, and freeze my way through the FSM's procedure? LOL!Thanx in advance for the feedback...this board is an invaluable resource!

As long as the front of the bike is high enough, you should be able to:
1) undo clutch and tach cable and electrical connections
2) unbolt bars
3) remove top stem nut
4) pull top triple (you can just rest it onto of the headlight bucket with a rag underneath)
5) remove stem nuts (I use a pair of channel locks at the correct slot to grab just one tab of the nut)
6) drop front end from frame
7) loosely install nuts, upper triple, and handlebars
wheel it home making "engine" noises

Later, Doug

StreetfighterKz wrote: wheel it home making "engine" noises
Later, Doug

I got a kick out number 8.

LOL! I haven't had to make "vroom vroom" noises, since I got her running reliably, Thanx so much!!

In the great white north we bikers spend a lot of time in the garage making vrooom. vroom noises along with a few chirps!
Wayne

In the great white north we bikers spend a lot of time in the garage making vrooom. vroom noises along with a few chirps!
Wayne


I sooooo glad I am not the only one to have done that! ROTFLMAO! :lol:

If you use a screwdriver and a hammer to unscrew that nut, the Great Mechanic will appear and slap you upside the head !

Yeah, everyone knows you use a punch and a hammer.
Wayne

steell wrote: If you use a screwdriver and a hammer to unscrew that nut, the Great Mechanic will appear and slap you upside the head !