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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: todius on July 17, 2005, 06:11:22 PM

Title: Fork Damper Rod Tool
Post by: 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

(http://bellsouthpwp.net/t/o/totes7/bandit400/damper_tool.jpg)

(http://bellsouthpwp.net/t/o/totes7/bandit400/damper_tool2.jpg)

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.
Title: Fork Damper Rod Tool
Post by: b4cruz 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
Title: Fork Damper Rod Tool
Post by: gsxr400 racer 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
Title: Fork Damper Rod Tool
Post by: Maniac on July 17, 2005, 07:29:40 PM
Quote from: "gsxr400 racer"
ARHH ARHH ARHH! 300ft pounds of torque


 :lol:
Title: Fork Damper Rod Tool
Post by: Krautwagen on July 18, 2005, 08:41:17 PM
My 3/8" impact does the job just fine, but making new tools is always fun :)
Title: Fork Damper Rod Tool
Post by: PitterB4 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..... :boohoo:
Title: Fork Damper Rod Tool
Post by: gsxr400 racer 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 :stickpoke:
Title: Fork Damper Rod Tool
Post by: PitterB4 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 :stickpoke:


You know what they say:  Big tools, small tool....   :lol:
Title: Fork Damper Rod Tool
Post by: gsxr400 racer on July 18, 2005, 10:14:40 PM
Such a wise cracker