Fork Tube Stuck

[ZacH_GrifF]

I recently change the tire on the front of my 83 185s and the fork tube boots were all cracked up so I cut them off but when I tried to pull the tubes out to replace them they wouldn't budge. I took both bolts out and nothing moved. I also want to get my fork back red instead of white but I don't want mess them up in the process because they work perfectly. Any ideas guys on how to get them out?159109

[Thorpe]

Stick a pry bar in the slot and spred slightly...

[ZacH_GrifF]

Great idea thanks has that worked for you?

[matt22895]

Yeah i just use a thick flat head screw driver and tap it into the slot to spread it apart then i spray abit of lube like wd40 in the bolt holes and in to the slot and i just wiggle the fork tube until it slides out . They can be hard to get out some times. The pry bar would work too!

[ZacH_GrifF]

Thanks for the info!

[Jason125m]

They usually get stuck if they are the tiniest bit bent. Like previously stated, pry it apart. For grip wrap a piece of rubber around the tube and spin with hands or channel locks..

[Thorpe]

Great idea thanks has that worked for you?

Sure has... It will make your life easier...

[ZacH_GrifF]

My next question is their anybody making boots close to OEM because their discontinued?

[Gearheadtom]

I don't wanna be "that guy" but I'm just making sure you have both bolts all the way out? I figure you do, but just making sure. One of the bolts goes into a notch in the fork tube

[ZacH_GrifF]

Yea there completely out of the fork.