Inazuma 1200 Oil-cooled Katana Fork OH Stanchion Fabrication and More

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The seals are reliable SKF. If it leaks with these, the inner tubes will need replacement.

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We’re using brand-new inner tubes. It’s a time-tested minimal setup you can trust.
I saw an H2 fork the other day, and I found myself wondering if you could even take it apart.

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The fork oil is fairly dirty.

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The cap was grimy, so I polished it up.

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The owner loves WPC and applied it, so the finish has a slightly matte look to it.
If it works, that’s great.

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Of course it’s brand-new, so you can count on a solid finish.

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Bottom cases don’t wear down much these days, do they?

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I’m not sure if this unusual anodizing is doing anything, but since it’s cast aluminum and soft, I wonder if this surface treatment is actually helping. That’s the situation.

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After that, we’ll bleed the air thoroughly, assemble it with the viscosity the owner requested, and we’re done.

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All that’s left is a test ride, but it looks hot outside.

It’s a comfortable 77 degrees in here.

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