How to remove forks from a Murray?

[stargazer7467]

Finally getting to tearing apart my murray to repaint, how do i remove the front forks? Seems like the pivot tube was welded in durning assembly. Wanting to take it to the blaster to have it stripped. Also looking for a source for some parts to it, needing the upper fork nut for starters.


Thanks!

 

[chipper]

Man I just did one for my son not long ago and I'll be damned if could remember ??

 

[CarPlayLB]

Take the handlebars off!

The Murray has the pivot tube welded at the bottom and a top retaining plate. The top plate cannot be taken off with the handlebars on! Take the top nut off and remove the handlebars and the top plate. From there you need to loosen the nut that holds the bearings in place. Once all that is out, the forks will slide out the bottom of the head tube

 

[stargazer7467]

I had no idea that top plate came off! got it off just fine. Thank you do much. I plan to have it blasted so i can powdercoat of paint. Im going to do the rat rod look like the other one on here is, i hate to be a kinda copy cat but it just look too damn good!

 

[chipper]

Do what he said , lol