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Corkboy

After spending far too much time and curses destroying old fork seals to get them out, I bought one of these.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-37439-Universal-O-Ring-Puller/dp/B000PJCBVM

It is cheap as chips (€11 in Ireland).

It gets the seals out in about two seconds flat.

I cannot stress enough how much easier this makes the job.
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'08 K1200GT
'87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
'97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
'08 Transalp 700 (Gone)

John Clauss · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:29 am Post subject:

Can't find them on Amazon here in the U.S. bummer, this is my next job.
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1997 K1100LT
1975 R75/6

It will bring you so close to nausea, it will make you sick! - Big Al

michaelcurrin · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:59 am Post subject:

I've got a very similiar looking seal puller that's been in my tool box for years, very handy.

I don't remember for sure where it came from, probably the local auto parts store.
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20 BMW R1250RS
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
06 Ducati ST3
67 Triumph 650 chopper

Corkboy · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:02 am Post subject:

I was thinking that I could organise to send them over, if you can't source them in the US.

But it would be easier, and cheaper to make one up. They are not that complex. Just a cut piece of metal, riveted to a handle.

I am in the workshop again on Tuesday, I'll take a few pictures and measurements and post them up here.

Anyone with a jigsaw and some flat plate could make one up easily enough. Then put on a handle and you're set.
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'08 K1200GT
'87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
'97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
'08 Transalp 700 (Gone)

Jim · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:53 pm Post subject:

whyoldbill · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:57 pm Post subject:

NAPA sells it.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Puller-Seal/_/R-OTC4508_0476950009
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John Clauss · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:16 pm Post subject:

I was wondering through Sears this evening and low and behold in the automotive tools section they have one. $8.99 regular price, number is
9 47645. Craftsman, Made in the U.S.A. and no need to pay for shipping!
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1997 K1100LT
1975 R75/6

It will bring you so close to nausea, it will make you sick! - Big Al

Corkboy · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:07 am Post subject:

It seems so that they are readily available, and cheap, in the US

If you need, or want, to make one - here is a sketch of the head. This could be made up out of flat plate, and adapted to suit any handle you had.
I have given one measurement in millimetres. It's 85 mm wide.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E2rlOafcCf0/VbOJRkJalyI/AAAAAAAABDk/PEJxA9619QQ/h120/img003.jpg
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'08 K1200GT
'87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
'97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
'08 Transalp 700 (Gone)