I’ve recently acquired an AMP Research B4 with an F4 BLT fork and noticed that some of the o-rings that protect the bearings are perished. I’ve ordered those but the next problem is getting out the rounded bolt heads in order to replace them.
These bolts are like butter and there are titanium replacements available. I just need to get them out so I can replace the o-rings and install new bolts so the fork is serviceable in the future. A couple are functioning but the rest are beyond help.
Given that I have no proper equipment/skills or a work bench, just wondering if there are any retrobikers in the Heathfield/Hailsham/Hastings (all the Hs!) area that have the gear and expertise and who might be able to help me with my quest in getting the bolts out? Just need to make sure the threads within the linkages are preserved for prosperity.
Beers and snacks and a semi-able assistant (moi) will be supplied.
Cheers,
Tom
These bolts are like butter and there are titanium replacements available. I just need to get them out so I can replace the o-rings and install new bolts so the fork is serviceable in the future. A couple are functioning but the rest are beyond help.
Given that I have no proper equipment/skills or a work bench, just wondering if there are any retrobikers in the Heathfield/Hailsham/Hastings (all the Hs!) area that have the gear and expertise and who might be able to help me with my quest in getting the bolts out? Just need to make sure the threads within the linkages are preserved for prosperity.
Beers and snacks and a semi-able assistant (moi) will be supplied.
Cheers,
Tom