removing bolt from bottom of fork replacing seals.

[Nessism]

Long extension inserted backwards into spark plug socket will hold the damping rod from turning while you remove the allen head screw.

BTW, this topic is covered in at least a dozen different threads now in the archives.

[rockhammer]

Ok tomorrow I will try this,

Air impact took it right off thanks.

[Steve]

For those that are still reading this thread (because they don't want to search through the archives), a very inexpensive tool can be made without welding anything.

Get a 2-foot length of 1/2" all-thread rod and four nuts. Might cost $5 or so. Jam two nuts on each end of the rod, leaving a short length of threads sticking out.

Should look like this when you are done:





Insert the tool, use a spanner on the inner nut to hold the tool while you turn the bolt at the bottom of the fork.


The method that Nessism pointed out works just as well, using the same principle, but assumes you have enough extensions for your socket set to do that. If you have to buy some long extensions, the all-thread and nuts route is a bit cheaper.

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[Nessism]

For those that are still reading this thread (because they don't want to search through the archives)...


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Yup, the answer is right there waiting for people to find. I've seen that photo of yours Steve in at least half a dozen different threads on this same topic.

[Recoush]

Also you need a good length of leverage at the Bolt end

With the tool shown comes out like Greased lightning
There is also a PVC tube trick to install the new seals will leave that explanation to the experts here or you may be able to borrow one

[rlloydl]

Amazing stuff guys! This thread saved me from searching (btw, I use the advanced search all the time). It was this very day (an hour ago) that I encountered this same problem. Broom handle, inverted plug socket on an extension, or make your own T-tool all would have been better choices than what I tried (too embarrassed to say). Also, liked the PVC pipe idea to reinstall the seals.