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Fork cap installation tool.......
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2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Thanks BikerPhil,
I have one of those but no picture to post. Saved me the thousand word post. Works great for forks installed on the bike.
Mine cost less than $5 in Home Ddepot parts.
MaximPhil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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Exactly why I use the small vice grips on the cap. LOL.....that tube is slippery.Originally posted by Schming View PostFWIW, I put the cap in the vise with protective jaws and spin the tube onto it.
It's easier than trying to push that cap 'cause you have the whole fork tube to push with
I like phil's deal but I would loose track of it between rebuilds.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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I made an installation tool like Phil's as well. He must have posted it someplace else because I'm not smart enough to figure that out on my own. That tool is just the trick.Marty (in Mississippi)
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Hi Marty,Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
Mines a copy of yours from an original design by BikerPhil
Works great on my sagged springs
have yet to try with proper spring rate but definitely makes it easier that trying to fight the cap onto the thread on it's own.
Greg, mine is hiding in the garage...I know I can find it when I need it.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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