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barra8


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To remove the forks all you would have to do is loosen the triple tree clamps & slide them out. Easy... but there is a bit more to it like caliper ect.  I would not be trying to remove the steering stem as this ''should'' not be needed & could bring you unstuck if you have to do it often (also a hassle)

I noticed after posting this that it has already been said...Don't mean to repeat it but atleast you have two views wink

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-- Edited by barra8 on Sunday 16th of December 2012 02:31:52 PM

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Hi all, I have been presented with the problem of having to take both a van and the TTR home for Christmas. I can't do the trailer bit because I have no space or tow ball and I have found an awesome tow ball rack that will carry a dirt bike but again no tow ball. Long story short I have measured up and if I remove the front forks from the bike I can fit it into the van. My question is what is involved in removing these directly from the frame, can it be done in one piece and will I come across any surprises? Cheers in advance.

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The easiest way would be to remove the front brake caliper and hose from the fork leg, same with speedo drive. Then loosen the yokes and slide the fork tubes out. That way you don't have to disconnect your electrics and handlebar controls. Removing the other way (from the headstock) would be a nightmare.

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I have conveyed a TTR in the back of a van by just removing the front wheel, loosening the handlebar clamps and swinging the bars down low. Tighten the clamps in the down position so that you can still use them to manhandle the TTR into the van wink



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Hi Guys,

Thanks for the advice!

The van is a Volkswagen Caddy so it is going to be a mission to get it in anyway I look at it so I will put up some pictures when I have accomplished the task.

Now does anybody have a manual with the correct foot pounds to tighten relevant bolts to? Or do you reckon just wing it?

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I can send you a pdf. manual to your email address if you like (can't be bothered looking up spec right now).

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Hi Guys,

So here is my result, I managed to fit in the bike by removing the front wheel and speedo cable, removing the front guard and taking a single bolt out of the rear guard and bending back in over the rear wheel, this allowed it to just fit in.

I had to do this on my own so it was a wonderful experience of straps, jacks and man muscles!

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Wow the bike makes the car look small  biggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin

Good work

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Nice one - certainly beats taking the forks out wink



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