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Subject:Re: Problem removing grease cap from front wheel???
From:neil N
Date:Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:57:21 -0700

On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 2:43 PM, Scott Daniel -
Turbovans<scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> and this isn't a case of a member not realizing the speedo cable circlip
> needs to be removed on the left front, first �?
>

<serious>

Good point.

<end serious>

<kidding>

Then one could get a grease gun and fill the cap through this hole
til' it pops off!

<end kidding>

To the OP, I too use the claw end of a hammer.

One other point. With new rotors, my P-side grease cap would slide off
when installed on the new rotor. (new smooth surface, greasy, good
seal, slight pressure resulting)

I made the cap **slightly** out of round, it stayed on. Wrong way IMO.
In hindsight, using a center punch to make a slight dimple (maybe 2?
12:00/6:00?) on outside of cap, would likely help keep it in place.

Neil.

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