Housing ring , top cover removal

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G3L1946
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Housing ring , top cover removal

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Good afternoon all,

Is there a tried and tested method to remove this part? I’m beginning to think the last owner welded them on! Item 19/52 ( front forks, housing ring, top cover ) in the 1955 manual show them as separate parts which seems logical. I’ve nearly suffered a double hernia trying to part them. They need a good polishing and the top covers to be re sprayed,
Any suggestions, re dismantling, not the hernia, would be most welcome.

Regards,

Steve
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Re: Housing ring , top cover removal

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On my '56 they are separate and aluminium so welding them on would be an achievement!

I going to regret this but I've never had a problem getting them apart. If you are painting anyway what about a hot air gun?

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Hi Johnny,

I’ve tried that although I was a bit ‘timid’ so maybe a bit more heat? They’re really held fast so I started to think that they were one unit which, obvious, isn’t the case. The previous owner performed all sorts of ‘remedial’ work generally not conforming to the norms!
I’ll try a bit harder and hopefully not do myself a mischief!

TTFN 👋 Steve
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Hi

I'd shock them off by putting a drift down the inside of the cover and tapping with a hammer - check for evidence of epoxy or silicone adhesive on the inside of the covers ;)

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Re: Housing ring , top cover removal

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Hi ,

Thanks Mick. Application of a bit of heat, plus gas and a blunt screwdriver under the lip did the trick. It looks like some sort of epoxy had been applied? Bit of rust too. Any ways, all done and on the buffer!
Thanks all,

Steve
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