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Fork Leg holding tool - Z1000R etc

#1 PostAuthor: martinz1000r » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:14 pm

anyone got the tool that you stick down the fork leg to stop the damper spinning when you trying to undo the allen bolt in the bottom of the leg. I am trying to change a stanchion. Anyone got one I can borrow? Happy to cover costs.

Either that or the recommended work around please!
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#2 PostAuthor: paul doran » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:23 pm

Martin use a brush handle
if You force it down on the damper rod it is usually sufficent to stop it spinning
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#3 PostAuthor: martinz1000r » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:28 pm

paul doran wrote:Martin use a brush handle
if You force it down on the damper rod it is usually sufficent to stop it spinning


i did wonder about that but was worried about it splintering.
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#4 PostAuthor: paul doran » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:36 pm

no it should be okay
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#5 PostAuthor: chrisu » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:38 pm

always worked ok for me..............
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#6 PostAuthor: martinz1000r » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:47 pm

that worked! Just got to explain to Mrs S now why her broom has horrid black sludge all down the handle. Should have used one from the garden rather than the kitchen!!

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#7 PostAuthor: Taffus » Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:26 pm

martinz1000r wrote:that worked! Just got to explain to Mrs S now why her broom has horrid black sludge all down the handle. Should have used one from the garden rather than the kitchen!!

Oops :oops:

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#8 PostAuthor: 750steve » Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:07 pm

Taffus wrote:Tell her she needs to look after the toys you buy her........and then run like f*** :P


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#9 PostAuthor: Ginger Bear » Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:27 pm

Martin, I'd guess by the lack of your 'on-line' presence for the last few hours that Mrs S is dealing with you right now! :smak :pok :box

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#10 PostAuthor: rodge70 » Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:11 am

i use a length of m12 studding with a nut welded to the end,that way the brush handle stays clean when she needs to sweep up after me :D
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#11 PostAuthor: martinz1000r » Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:40 pm

Ginger Bear wrote:Martin, I'd guess by the lack of your 'on-line' presence for the last few hours that Mrs S is dealing with you right now! :smak :pok :box

:rir :rir


She hasn't noticed yet! Not sure what was worse; the smell of old oil or the Gunk i used to try and clean it up......

25 year old fork oil absolutely stinks
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#12 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Wed Aug 29, 2012 4:33 pm

I had no problem from the wife when i used her broom handle .....








She could still fly on it ! :evil:
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