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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: digitaldan on April 05, 2008, 02:38:37 PM

Title: Fork retainer help please
Post by: digitaldan on April 05, 2008, 02:38:37 PM

Hi guys

My one fork leg is leaking oil badly. I bought new seals and oil and hoped that I would get away with using my DRZ fork tool to undo the retainer but no luck. The bike is now on stands and I can't get the old seals out. It's almost impossible to guess the size of the nut down there. I'd apreciate and info on what can be used as well as the size of nut etc. I need. I have a second gen VV Bandit, it has 41mm forks but I think it's the same for all the models ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Fork retainer help please
Post by: Banditmax on April 05, 2008, 02:54:57 PM

get a broom handle hammer it down and hold it with vise grips.

Title: Re: Fork retainer help please
Post by: digitaldan on April 05, 2008, 05:08:22 PM

Are you serious  :sad: If so, will give it a go  :thanks:

Title: Re: Fork retainer help please
Post by: gsxr400 racer on April 05, 2008, 05:17:14 PM

use a hand impact after you put the spring back in it

Title: Re: Fork retainer help please
Post by: Banditmax on April 05, 2008, 05:28:52 PM

Quote from: digitaldan on April 05, 2008, 05:08:22 PM

Are you serious  :sad: If so, will give it a go  :thanks:

     It worked for me.

Title: Re: Fork retainer help please
Post by: digitaldan on April 06, 2008, 04:29:27 PM

The broomstick worked like a charm.

Title: Re: Fork retainer help please
Post by: Chris H on April 06, 2008, 04:34:02 PM

aah the old witches broom stick!!!

Title: Re: Fork retainer help please
Post by: Forde on April 13, 2008, 10:24:39 PM

i use a box socket hammered onto a broom handle, works rightly for me.  Didnt put them back in as tight as they were so should be easier next time.