Author Topic: Fork Damper Rod Tool (Read 4408 times)

todius · « **on:** July 17, 2005, 06:11:22 PM »

When I recently changed my fork seals I was able to luck out and use the my hydraulic jack handle to hold the fork damper rod while removing the lower allen bolt.

Today I had no such luck when changing the fork seals on my SecaII. In order to hold the fork damper, I welded up a tool. I used a metric bolt & some small round pipe to make a holder. The nut size is different on the Bandit 400, but the same type of tool should work for it too.

If anyone is interested in a similar tool for their Bandit(s), I'd be willing to build them one for the cost of the materials (~$6). Someone will have to let me know the size of the nut/bolt to use as I don't really feel like pulling my forks apart again to find out. I believe it's in the neigboorhood of 27-30mm?

Here are a couple of pics (I know, I know.. I welded this up VERY quickly):
remember,I built this tool for my SecaII so the bolt/nut on the end is smaller than that which would be used for a Bandito

I've also thought about making it "universal": Using a threaded end so you can use any size nut you want and using a setscrew or cotter pin to keep it from turning.

b4cruz · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2005, 07:14:04 PM »

man i wish i knew how to weld

to do my forks, i just bought the motion pro version
and added a handle via some scraps in the garage

i'm debating on what to take at the community college first
a carb class or a welding class

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2005, 07:27:40 PM »

good job ive made one of those before , but i just use a 1/2 inch impact wrench ,ARHH ARHH ARHH! 300ft pounds of torque

Maniac · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2005, 07:29:40 PM »

Quote from: "gsxr400 racer"

ARHH ARHH ARHH! 300ft pounds of torque

Krautwagen · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2005, 08:41:17 PM »

My 3/8" impact does the job just fine, but making new tools is always fun :)

PitterB4 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2005, 08:57:10 PM »

The welding looks good to me! I'm with you B4cruz - I gotta go take a welding class.....

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2005, 09:43:53 PM »

Quote from: "Krautwagen"

My 3/8" impact does the job just fine, but making new tools is always fun :)

yes sir so does mine but i like the big one you know small bike big tools

PitterB4 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2005, 10:12:26 PM »

Quote from: "gsxr400 racer"

Quote from: "Krautwagen"
My 3/8" impact does the job just fine, but making new tools is always fun :)
yes sir so does mine but i like the big one you know small bike big tools

You know what they say: Big tools, small tool....

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2005, 10:14:40 PM »

Such a wise cracker