changing mud guard

[dave74]

how the hell do i get the front mud guard off my T5 classic is it a big job?

[ets]

Hi Dave,
I consider taking the mudguard off one of the trickiest jobs on our prides.
You basically have to take the fork off, which means taking the headset off. To take the headset you need to disconnett all of the command cables (and most probably having to replace them) and untie the electrics.
I probably made it sound a bit worse than it is, let me know if you want more details.

[dave74]

man!!!!! thats sounds like a garage job and pay some geezer anyone know any good scooter mechs in westyorkshire

[bryno]

It's a 1/2 hour job, give it a go, best if you get the ring spanner for the top nut though..

[Ilan]

ets said:

Hi Dave,
I consider taking the mudguard off one of the trickiest jobs on our prides.
You basically have to take the fork off, which means taking the headset off. To take the headset you need to disconnett all of the command cables (and most probably having to replace them) and untie the electrics.
I probably made it sound a bit worse than it is, let me know if you want more details.

hi there

i have changed the bearing and shock on my PX 200 E, and there is no need to disconnect the gear cables or any other cable. you just take off the head plastic cover (the cover with the speedo on it), disconnect the electric connector and the speedo cable below it, then you unlock the head/handlebars bolt ,and once you pull it out of the fork, you just let it hang aside (preferably tie it upwards if you can so there wont be too much tension on the cables)

then you can unlock the upper bearing bolt and the fork will drop down

REGARDING THE BRAKE cable at the wheel sid:. if you have a disk brake you will need to know how to bleed the brakes once you are finished. if you don't know how to handle hydraulic brakes (its quite easy but as long as you know what you're doing..) , don't start with the job....

a tip: once you drop the forks, check the bearings. if you feel some wear, do your self a favor and replace them. i must say that the lower bearing is quite stubborn and you'll need to attack it with a long metal rod.

BUT again, both jobs require some knowledge.. and at least one right hand...if not two

[skrappey]

I personally used a 4" cuttting blade and some earplugs.
Really you should be ok, classics haven't got hydraulic brakes so just undo at the wheel end and drop that sucker out. Renewing the bearing is a good idea, saves doing it all again some other day.
Taking off and replacing the guard is obvious once you've got that far.
Give yourself the morning or afternoon so you can take your time and do it properly.
And, the nut you have left over at the finish is vital to the safety of the scooter.

[llew]

dave74 said:

how the hell do i get the front mud guard off my T5 classic is it a big job?

Gotta say i did this and it was easy..loosen the headset bolt and drop theforks down. A T5 classic has a drum brake, so no bleeding required.

Defo a 2 man job though