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    Special damper rod -can't remove it

    I can't get the bolt out of the bottom of the fork leg. The damper rod is just spinning in there. The damper rod is round on the inside. So, how do I get it out?

    The spring pressure is not enough to hold it. Impact just makes it spin fast. Bike is SG.
    Marty (in Mississippi)
    XS1100SG
    XS650SK
    XS650SH
    XS650G
    XS6502F
    XS650E
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    Take the spring out, drain the fork and try the old broomstick handle while applying your weight on the fork to press down on it. Bet you wish you didn't use threadlock now huh?
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

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    • #3
      Phil,

      Believe it or not, I assembled it without Locktite. I'll give the broom stick a try. Thanx!
      Marty (in Mississippi)
      XS1100SG
      XS650SK
      XS650SH
      XS650G
      XS6502F
      XS650E

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      • #4
        Thank you, Phil! The broomstick was the trick!
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • #5
          Phil

          Phil, from my prospective, You the Man Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me an many others
          1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
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          • #6
            Sure...from your point of view. On the other hand, he's responsible for greasy broom handles around the world.
            "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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            • #7
              Originally posted by LoHo View Post
              Sure...from your point of view. On the other hand, he's responsible for greasy broom handles around the world.
              You sure that's grease...
              Nathan
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              • #8
                Good deal Marty.
                2H7 (79) owned since '89
                3H3 owned since '06

                "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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