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RP23 Bush tool

LadyToast's picture

By LadyToast - Posted on 12 July 2010

Does anyone have a Fox RP23 Bush extractor I could borrow for an evening (and a beer)?

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PIVOT MACH 5's picture
I have...
Submitted by PIVOT MACH 5 on Mon, 12/07/2010 - 18:32.

a beer you can borrow.

Rob's picture
Beer
Submitted by Rob on Mon, 12/07/2010 - 19:16.

... remind me never to accept a drink from Pivot! Barf!

Pivot Beers

Eye-wink

Whisperer's picture
I have a lathe and we could make one!
Submitted by Whisperer on Mon, 12/07/2010 - 21:33.

I guess it would be a shouldered 'press' punch, and a tubular support to extract into.
Either use a machinists vice or a piece of threaded rod to apply the required pressure.
Give me a buzz if you want to talk about it.
W

pikey's picture
Steve,
Submitted by pikey on Tue, 13/07/2010 - 00:01.

As one tradesman to another.

I'd like to see your workshop one day Smiling

Pikey,

( the sheet metal worker/ refrigeration mechanic !!!!)

LadyToast's picture
Hi Steve Yes, thats the sort
Submitted by LadyToast on Tue, 13/07/2010 - 08:24.

Hi Steve

bushTool

Yes, thats the sort of thing. I just found that DIYMTB do them for $50 which seems pretty reasonable, looks well made. Apparently it's so easy to use you can change the bushes with the shock in the bike. I don't mind paying unless you want to give it a go, probably easy for you to knock up.

Eyeball's picture
I have one!
Submitted by Eyeball on Tue, 13/07/2010 - 11:17.

I bought one off Duncan (DIY) years ago. Makes it easy. I live in Mona Vale. Will be home most of the time due to broken collar bone.
Andrew

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Warning: thread hijack
Submitted by Andy Bloot on Tue, 13/07/2010 - 13:28.

Where do you buy the replacement DU and eye bushes (?) for your RP23
The ones that my LBS use last less than 1 year
Before they start that tell-tale knock when lifting the bike by it's seat
I'd prefer local than BETD below, but similar quality

http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk/items.as...

LadyToast's picture
Hula Hoops
Submitted by LadyToast on Tue, 13/07/2010 - 15:04.

Hi Andy

I haven't got the bushes yet either, I was looking at getting the hula hoops as well, mine have lasted less than 6 months.

Eyeball's picture
DIYMTB HAVE BEARINGS
Submitted by Eyeball on Tue, 13/07/2010 - 17:55.

My specialized used to chew through the bearings in a year, however i changed the the bearings on the TREK 18+months ago and they are rock solid.

LadyToast's picture
Yes, I agree the bearings
Submitted by LadyToast on Tue, 13/07/2010 - 18:02.

Yes, I agree the bearings must be a lot to with it. I recently replaced all of mine and some where a bit tired.

LadyToast's picture
Update
Submitted by LadyToast on Thu, 15/07/2010 - 14:20.

My tool just arrived from Duncan @ DIYMTB and very nice it is too. Now I can't wait for my bushes to wear out just so I can use it Smiling

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