I have got stuck we the forks off my bike I cannot remove the bottom allen bolt to split the forks has anyone got any bright ideas to stop the inner damper sping. I have tried the old broom hand trick but no go, except a moan from the wife about oil on her broom handle.
Thanks
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Z1000A2 Fork Rebuild
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I have been there before...... 
I overcame the issue after buying one of those cheap compressor units from Aldi. Also bought a air wrench amongst over things to go with it.
Anyway, said air wrench with the right hex bit got them out in seconds. Put a wry smile on my face thinking about the time and effort I had expended on the job before the air wrench came along.....
If this isn't an option for you, you could take your forks and the right bits down to your local garage, I'm sure they would help...
Good luck
I overcame the issue after buying one of those cheap compressor units from Aldi. Also bought a air wrench amongst over things to go with it.
Anyway, said air wrench with the right hex bit got them out in seconds. Put a wry smile on my face thinking about the time and effort I had expended on the job before the air wrench came along.....
If this isn't an option for you, you could take your forks and the right bits down to your local garage, I'm sure they would help...
Good luck
Help and motivation always required......
KZ1000 B4 on the road, KZ1000 B4 under serious restoration, KZ1000 B3 waiting it's turn.
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KZ1000 B4 on the road, KZ1000 B4 under serious restoration, KZ1000 B3 waiting it's turn.
GB's old snotter in the operating theatre at present!
Think thats a 17mm head use a piece of threaded rod with a couple of nuts the right size locked together or better still welded on clamp rod in vice..
Cheers Paul J
Cheers Paul J
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I used one of those "Gator grip" universal sockets on a long 3/8 extension bar, you know the ones with all the pins inside to grip broken bolt heads etc.
Here's a link to similar type, worked perfect, no hassle on the few sets of forks I've rebuilt so far.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gator-Grip-ET ... 20c191cb10
Here's a link to similar type, worked perfect, no hassle on the few sets of forks I've rebuilt so far.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gator-Grip-ET ... 20c191cb10
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