Fork Stud Broken!

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RogGillingham
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Fork Stud Broken!

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So I finally got the two "yokes" off the bottom of the front forks after a lot of effort but unfortunately one of the studs has broken off and is firmly stuck in one side of one of the yokes. Any suggestions of how I get this fixed gratefully received!!
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Hi

Soak the yoke in penetrating fluid overnight, (I use a 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF).

Drill a 3/8" hole in a bit of hard wood or metal.

Heat the yoke with a paint stripping gun or similar.

Using gloves place the yoke in a vice with the 3/8" hole as a clearance on the stud and press the stud through with the vice. Don't worry if it's still tight, just re-lubricate and press it back and forth until it is loose enough to remove.

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If there's anything to grab onto these work great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002FCJCVE Don't cheap out on that tool, avoid the China specials for this type of tool.

If no stud is protruding and it's flat you can try a left hand drill, if it's not flat or you don't have a drill press or better, a mill you might consider having your local machinest remove it.

In any case, heat and penetrating oil are your friends in this case.
Fix it until it's broken!

Otherwise how will
anything get done?
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Can anyone tell me what the s means on g80 crankcase


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spring frame
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whats it got to do with a broken fork stud
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Im old and confused myself just trying to find my way round this site

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yes, it a big site with lots to find
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