Fork overhaul

[Mikerhayward]

Can someone please advise what size the copper washer is at the bottom of each fork leg is please. I think its called the damper rod sealing washer.

Alternatively can I resuse the old one.

Thanks

Mick

[Mincehead]

Not had my stock forks apart but if it really is copper, YES you can use them again unless they`re badly deformed.
Heat them to cherry red then douse them in water, it will anneal the copper (soften it), and allow them to seal well if being reused.

[Mikerhayward]

Thanks, I'll see what they're like when I get them off.

Nice to see someone still knows how to anneal copper.

Mick

[Mincehead]

Brought up on British iron, annealing copper is a weekly task.