How to remove fork tubes from 02 Boxer?

Energy One

Rome

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I'm trying to remove my fork tubes from the lower tree. My bike has a solid billet lower tree without a slot to release the tubes. Instead I have what looks like a threaded insert of a larger size that the pinch bolt passes through, but does not touch. I buggered up the tubes when I replaced the seals last time and want to install new upper tubes. Not sure if I have to remove the inserts or push against the smaller pinch bolt holes to release the tubes. I would also like to know the legnth of the upper tubes, so I can order them before I pull the sliders so that I can order new ones. Please help me if you can. Thanks

PS: I already posted this in the wrong forum, so I already know I screwed up. Live and learn.
 
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