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top yoke removal

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:27 am
by jonhunt85
GK76A i have to remove the top yoke to prep and paint it so it looks smart.

i swapped it back in 2010 when i got her as she was a street bike then and fitted a normal yoke,

having a hard time getting it off again, just like check i doing it right or any tips.

took out the side bolts.
took centre nut off.
and the brake fluid bracket nut.

i have put a tyre lever under it and hammered etc with no luck.

any tips or help and advice??

jon

Re: top yoke removal

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:04 am
by Marsbar
Ekk tyre lever :/ problem with that your yankin it at an angle,

With mine i just got a rubber mallet and tapping it from under all over, Taking my time, slowly moving it up. making sure it was even around.
Also if i recall i think that the ignition barrel is also attached by to bolts. been over a year now since i rebuilt it

Re: top yoke removal

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:30 pm
by avinitboys
The bolts holding the clipons to the top yoke are what you've missed. Remove those and it should tap off with a rubber mallet fairly easily ;)

Re: top yoke removal

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:34 pm
by avinitboys
Forgot to say.....you've no need to remove the ignition barrel, neither would be able to anyway whilst on the bike as its held in place by security fasteners that need to be drilled out.
Just disconnect at the multiplug.
Regards
Paul