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These forks have been lying around for the last 25 years and I guess the insides of the stanchion have gotten all gummed up. No matter what I've tried so far, the damper assembly won't budge. Soaking in a releasing fluid (releasall) for two days and gentle persuasion with a sized bar and mallet had no effect.

These forks are off a 1974 250 desmo (front disk brake)

Is this going to be a totally brute force job and all the inside components made up new or has anyone come across this problem before. I would appreciate any help on how to go forward as I am in the process of a total rebuild.

Thanks
Steve

Now sorted, it seems all that I needed was an inch diameter bar a couple of feet long and a bloody great mallet. During this process, minimal damage was inflicted on the inner assembly. I can now carry on.

Steve