Re: Forks Help
 

Well tried most things mentioned here chaps with thanks.
But still no joy, looks like i will need either a impact gun to shock it or get the tool.
Pete how much did the tool cost out of interest?

Well as i have said, out of all the forks i've done before this has certainly turned a 2 hour job into nearly a full day. :(

Cheers.

Re: Forks Help
 

It's always the same. A whole motrobike ruined because of some damn bolt.

Trick is not to get mad and feck something else up too!

Here's hoping you get it sorted!

Re: Forks Help
 

As I said, I've a cheap 12v impact gun (runs off the vehicle battery, or ciggy lighter socket), I've even got one for the mrs to change wheel nuts (and she's a 5' nothing girl) cost about £15-20 or so, a good investment.

Cheers Mark.

Re: Forks Help
 

The T handle was under a tenner (bargain by OEM standards) the "attachment" was 17 quid (not a bargain as it's only a serrated cone shaped 3/8th drive socket.)

Don't think it would be any better than the homemade tools previously described.

Re: Forks Help
 

one of these is what I use

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-IMPACT-CAR...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers Mark.

Re: Forks Help
 

Cheers Mark, better invest in one.
As the forks go, given up to be honest i personally think loctite has been used as all other bolts i removed had loctite on.
The stanctions are pitted badly to a certain degree so really going to look around for another set.
And keep these as spares.