How To Remove Motorcycle Fork Lugs & Shock Clevis

[@ole-christiangundersen2264]

In the jungle of poorly made DIY vids on how to do "suspension", this one stands out and is very good / nice to watch. Very good editing and "production".

[@Asmodeous67]

Fantastic video. I asked a motorcycle mechanic about swapping the fork lugs recently and he said it can't be done. I knew that wasn't the case but it is awesome to see a video proving him wrong.

[@lukestaunch9388]

I don’t trust anyone else except you for dirt bike vids

[@popeyethesailorboy8905]

Not even rocky mount atv?

[@potasio101]

@@popeyethesailorboy8905 Not even he

[@jimmadonna1436]

Bill of all the You tube channels Cameron is the most professional, articulate and seems to care about helping US. I.E. I thanked him for walking me thru recovering my seat, he was happy for me and said that he was glad to help.

[@johnlangston3405]

Your videos are theraputic for me. Awesome content and editing as always. Shop and tool goals for real.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching!

[@UlisesGlez26]

2 videos on 1 day....whaaaaaaat!!!! Hahaha keep them coming bro

[@BRAAAPtv-xh4gz]

damn man your channel has wayyyyy to few viewers for the quality of video and content u produce. Really cool and fun to watch. It is always nice to see somebody making that effort to show things that are not shown a 1000 times before on dirtbikes. Keep on the good work!

[@ehile123]

You are the first person I have seen do a video over this. This is awesome information and I’m really glad someone finally covered it! I always like to know how things go together because you never know when you will need to use the information.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching man!

[@russhughes9273]

mine is chipped and i had no idea what it was called or how to get started. Thank you for both shock videos man, you are the best on youtube no doubt

[@mendingmotos]

awesome info i couldn't find anything on repairing bent forks

[@mendingmotos]

awesome info i couldn't find anything on repairing bent forks

[@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz]

It never occurred to me that those could come off haha. I thought they were cast on, duh! Thanks for another great, high quality video.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching man!

[@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz]

Always a pleasure.

[@strawberriesanddeath]

Some mechanic told me you have to change the whole thing.

[@rameneaterguy]

I swear no ones got attention to detail like you man! Also looking healthy my man glad to see you back doing your thing!!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks Billy!

[@saltysealion]

Cam, youre so right. Most people don't go to this degree of disassembly so theres not a lot of info out there on it. I've always wondered as my fork lowers are getting RATTY. thanks for making this video, and making it look overly simple :)

[@corytryon6374]

Thanx for another killer video!! You make the best videos 💯🔥👊🏻 Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching man!

[@laserdad]

I have been trying to t-shoot a leak from the base of the fork tube and your video has solved it. Now, I can also fix it without sending it out.

[@markbuckholz3184]

Outstanding instructions and videography, great work Cameron

[@wedontknowyouidkyou3497]

you are the most proffesionel mechanic i know and the best and ur build is the coolest i have seen tbh. keep it up bro

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks man!

[@petepursglove34]

Your videos are amazing mate, so much detail explained which is so helpful👍 keep it up🤘

[@waasy0706]

Thanks for making that video. There is not enough of these! Your the man!

[@zacharydaring5454]

Love your videos so much!! Keep up the good work!!!! Can’t wait till you finish the 250 and the 80 so you can get started on the z50

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks man!

[@appleSUX1]

This video was super detail and well made. THANK YOU. 1. What coating did you use on your forktubes and shock shaft? 2. Does the coating you used, reduce "friction" or mainly for cosmetic look? 3. If it does reduce friction, could you please let me know where was it done and how much each item cost to do? Thanks

[@Factory928AC]

This video is gonna get views to come for the rest of the worlds life

[@mikefandango2296]

I have no interest in servicing my forks but I’m hooked ...... lovin it 👍🇬🇧

[@sb-ant6457]

That was quick and slick. Have a great weekend you all.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks man! You too!

[@dixoncider7256]

Very cool. Never heard of anyone removing the lugs.

[@DeLaVeGaGR]

Great vid man i have never seen a fork clevis disassembly before

[@officialmysteriousrider6327]

If you have the right tools the job gets done right. was looking at fork tube extenders otherday would be great way of jacking bike up even more especially with jackup link's on the back. they cnc made so really quality just screw on the tops instead of the cap's

[@mechs9496]

Dude , you just saved my day!

[@kenwolfe5697]

Thank you! I need to pull the lugs off my forks and had no idea how to do that

[@jfrisby1]

Having to get my forks rechromed on my 92 KDX. Hopefully its going pretty similar process. Your videos are pretty damn helpfull and give a noob like me confidance starting these jobs. Cheers

[@franciscodieguez5187]

Two videos in an hour? Damn dude! Nice tutorial you made here

[@hank1556]

200 thousand yeets!! congrats my dude, CR looks fresh

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks man!

[@blakeracingmotorsports5492]

Epic video bud can't wait to see what color your gonna be doing on the parts I know it will pop for sure

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks!

[@markward6943]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you

[@hurikanne]

You turn stock parts into gold! Can you make also a video testing screw thread inserts which is the best? Kind regards

[@mototrailz]

dude...you nail it every single time!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks man!

[@mototrailz]

@@CameronNiemela music track is killer

[@rubencriviDT]

Very nice video! You are damn right,there is no video about removing these parts, actually first time for me seeing them separatetly, thanks a lot Cameron! Keep it pryme 👌🏼

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching! Glad I could be the first one

[@mrbumcraic5046]

High pressure hydraulic sealant would work really well on this application (acts like a medium strength loctite) Threadlock maybe a bit hard core for alloy threads

[@dustyrock1]

Great work and a nice video. I have not seen a video addressing disassembly like this. Thank you.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching!

[@yeixonperez7908]

Thanks Cameron. Exactly the video I needed to solve my problem!

[@ThorRider0022]

It’s awesome your videos are so original! Great work!!!

[@rkprecisionproducts8575]

❤… hi ..to change the damper/bump stop, can we dismantle only the clevis side without dismantling the seals is advisable.

[@terrytanner6341]

Im getting ready to do a 88 cr 500 great info.

[@ericksalazar2993]

Thank you Cameron from chile. You help me a lot repairing my honda cr.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks Erick!

[@nilofranssen]

really like your videos, this bike is going to be awesome!

[@davidtrappel]

Great video, what's the part called that you removed from the inner tube at 5:57

[@joshcarlino8067]

Love the camera work man👍🏼

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks!

[@alonsovalle5923]

Greetings from Chile 👌👌

[@attrax2751]

What type of metal is the lugs made of ? I bent the left lug where the front brake mounts do you think I will be able to bend it back with a little heat ? Or will have to buy a whole new lug

[@overneath420]

Did you put loctite back on the fork lug threads? Did one myself and was wondering if the loctite kept fluid from seeping out the threads

[@connerbippus1365]

Any tips for getting hard loctite that got onto the tube above the threads off? It unfortunately isn't just buffing off.

[@50271]

Fantastico lavoro! good job!

[@pauloconnor7951]

"Sketchy Business" excellent phrase. Can I borrow that ? :) BTW Windex..... Who'd have thought . What next ?!. Always extremely professional "wrenching" Cameron !

[@CameronNiemela]

Haha thanks Paul! Have at it!

[@mxrider2strokebraaap54]

Awesome video! The forks looked insane already!😜🔥

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching man!

[@rearwheelslider]

This helped me. Thank you.

[@stormfront926]

Keep building it's amazing...and beatiful😉😀

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks!

[@ataschereau5xj]

Can you remove the fork lug with the fork fully assembled on a 99-02 kyb fork?

[@natty3109]

hello Cameron i am a jamaican with a problem where my front axle bolt not going all the way because of a cross thread inside my fork lugs can i get it fix at a machine shop to make new threads

[@daveshively3295]

Always enjoy you vids Cam. Nice work!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks Dave!

[@raufkhanraju]

Really need these video... It's help full for.. Thanksalot bro

[@dustinmoto425]

Hey bud is your contest still open for contestants? Also this was the video that helped me to commit to removing the lugs on my 125 to get them dlc coated. Just did my first leg today and it came out successful. You’re an awesome instructor. BTW: KYB’s are supposed to be a little tougher than Showa because the lock nut stubby is very brittle. Either way thanks for the help! To the PVD factory I go!

[@dustinmoto425]

Also I had to use a diamond cutter milling tool the grind out the smashed threads on the tubes so I didn’t destroy the lugs. It’s a must on KYB forks. 👍🏼🤙🏼👌🏼

[@madsringgren3358]

2 videos in one day😱

[@themetalkawi2017]

Hey Cam. Since the suspension is apart again why don’t you put your on weight springs in? Vids just pop!!👍👍👍

[@CameronNiemela]

I'll be doing a re spring and re valve later on to show the difference it makes vs stock

[@noControl556]

I saw another video of a guy using Tusk fork seal drivers as clamps. Put some paper towel or I think leather would be best under the driver then clamp the driver in the vise.

[@someonesomewhere4446]

Good job dude! I love your channel more & more day after day...

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank you!

[@prime0591]

When ur heating that aluminum like that don’t ever cool it off with water let it cool of itself or other wise the aluminum with get brittle and will crack eventually

[@matt360360]

great video. clean shop. detail work. where and what type of coating were you doing on the lower fork tubes?

[@gracesonmuckler6671]

How can I clamp my inner fork tube to my vice without the metal clamp you have??

[@Abcd-hr9ot]

Long time no see.your looking good mate getting stronger be safe.we in ireland send slaitta is sail.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank you!

[@hellicks]

Very nicely done!

[@RedRupert64]

Well done. Good work.

[@EnglertRacing96]

Do you have a torque spec for reinstalling

[@jimmadonna1436]

Cameron, I want to ask you Tusk FORK seals yes or no and Tusk clutch plates? I enjoy your channel. Thanks again for all the effort and work you do.

[@CameronNiemela]

Yes, I've had great luck with all Tusk products. Not one issue yet

[@jimmadonna1436]

@@CameronNiemela thanks. I'm going to give them a try when it's time. Thanks again for your channel.

[@laserdad]

I realize that this is an old video, but I'm hoping that someone can suggest where to buy the fork tube clamp kit, since the link is no longer valid. I've tried searching the web, but haven't found anything close to the kit in the video.

[@PicolusCage]

My inner fork tube have vertical scratches that keep blowing my fork seals. Will buffing them with white compound possibly remove those scratches or should I just order new tubes?

[@howquick]

Hey…are you able to tell me what torque setting is required for re-installation of the tube into the lug?

[@jjclasicas]

Cleanest dirt bike in cosmos.

[@toppocbr]

after you get the bottom of were you get new seal for inside the lug?

[@endercraft2769]

Keep it up I am doing a bike build rn

[@alonsovalle5923]

Make a video by restoring a 1996 Honda cr80 plisss 👏👏👍👍👍

[@honda8192]

Alonso the 96-2002 cr80 and 2003-2007 CR85 are the same bike.

[@charlesdavidson7324]

I’m going to save up and get myself those clamps 🤠

[@alexgarage3607]

Hi✌. Excellent video is pleasant to me, I have a Honda CR250 only 1998 of release too.

[@justinread4835]

Hey Cameron, I am doing a set of forks that won’t seem to pull apart!? Do you have any ideas or solutions ? Thanks man 👍

[@philbuckman5301]

G’day. Can’t find the link to buy those fork tools

[@obinnaeke8067]

I noticed in my right fork the lug has some play. It can wiggle a bit. Is this a concern? Or does this mean it wasn't tightened enough? How can I fix it? (It's a new motorcycle...)

[@endercraft2769]

Love your videos bro

[@adi0260]

What is the tap seal tool...?

[@nelsonandresbotello9234]

nice work

[@Cockers96]

Hey bro, love the vids man! Watching the whole playlist! Just a quick question, can you remove the clevis without having to strip the full shock down? Obviously take the spring off, but from there would you be able to remove the clevis without havent to get rid of the nitrogen or oil?

[@EVO1087R]

once you bleed the gas via the shraeder valve can you then take off the clevis without having to take apart the upper portion?

[@_eisenbrecher_]

Which Red loctite should i use? There are a bunch: 263, 262, 277, 271, 272, 2760 Which one should i buy?

[@CameronNiemela]

I personally use 271

[@thedriverofallthings]

Your are just brilliant Keep it up bro

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks man!

[@christhompson1708]

Another excellent vid

[@josegante6982]

Very usefull information 😊 thanks!

[@This0is0pointless]

I could not find a single video about removing the clevis, do you have to release the pressure or can you remove it without loosing any oil, shocks like new just need to swap the clevis

[@This0is0pointless]

Just a follow up, I heated it a bit to break the thread lock and removed it, no issues no leaks I'm assuming it's sealed somewhere else not at the clevis, this was an 06 showa from a crf250r just a heads up for anyone else searching for info

[@wideopenmx850]

If you wanted to do it I bet you could get on a factory team as a mechanic!

[@RideDirtBikes]

What size was that alan you used

[@scottthomas3997]

Who does your coating on lower fork tubes

[@helderluizribeirodasilva4411]

Thanks man!

[@mtbridingog9083]

Amazing bro 💪🙌

[@theplayer250]

You king broo !!!