Heeeeelllp!!! Trying to strip forks down. - SV650.org

22-10-06, 03:06 PM

Hello,
I'm trying to strip down the forks from my curvy 650 ('99). Never done it before, but there's a first time for everything and all that. Got the forks off the bike no problem. However, I'm trying to loosen the 8mm hex bolt (the Haynes manual calls it a 'damper rod bolt') at the bottom. Neither 1/2" or 3/8" hex sockets will fit into the hole to get to it and an allen key doesn't seem to have enough leverage longways on. I assume these bolts have been loctite'd in, so are going to need a bit of leverage to release. I'd also like to torque them up correctly when I rebuild it.

Does anyone know where you can get sockets with extra long hex bits? I've tried Halfords and Machine Mart.

Failing that, any other suggestions for getting these buggers out?

Thanks!

TSM · 22-10-06, 03:10 PM

Use the spark plug extention bar to get levarage on the allen key end, thats what i do.

fizzwheel · 22-10-06, 03:11 PM

I just used a Normal Allen key, I used the long side of the Allen key and put that onto the bolt, that left the short bit of the allen key poking out of the bottom of the fork. I then used a long piece of hollow tube and stuck that on the end of the allen key a bit like you'd use a break bar and that gave enough leverage to crack the bolt and I was able to undo it just using the allen key.

22-10-06, 03:20 PM

I put an 8mm ring spanner on the long bit of an allen key & slide it up to the bend to give a lever

22-10-06, 05:31 PM

I use the 8mm spanner trick (and a blow with a hammer) to get them undone. If you want to torque them up then you either need a long allen socket, or another way is to just chop the end off the allen key and use it with a 8mm socket on a torque wrench.

22-10-06, 06:50 PM

I'll give the 8mm spanner trick a try! Cheers for the wise words

Andy

22-10-06, 03:06 PM	#1
bad_hat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Heeeeelllp!!! Trying to strip forks down. Hello, I'm trying to strip down the forks from my curvy 650 ('99). Never done it before, but there's a first time for everything and all that. Got the forks off the bike no problem. However, I'm trying to loosen the 8mm hex bolt (the Haynes manual calls it a 'damper rod bolt') at the bottom. Neither 1/2" or 3/8" hex sockets will fit into the hole to get to it and an allen key doesn't seem to have enough leverage longways on. I assume these bolts have been loctite'd in, so are going to need a bit of leverage to release. I'd also like to torque them up correctly when I rebuild it. Does anyone know where you can get sockets with extra long hex bits? I've tried Halfords and Machine Mart. Failing that, any other suggestions for getting these buggers out? Thanks!

22-10-06, 03:10 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Use the spark plug extention bar to get levarage on the allen key end, thats what i do. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

22-10-06, 03:11 PM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I just used a Normal Allen key, I used the long side of the Allen key and put that onto the bolt, that left the short bit of the allen key poking out of the bottom of the fork. I then used a long piece of hollow tube and stuck that on the end of the allen key a bit like you'd use a break bar and that gave enough leverage to crack the bolt and I was able to undo it just using the allen key. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

22-10-06, 06:50 PM	#6
bad_hat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks! I'll give the 8mm spanner trick a try! Cheers for the wise words Andy

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22-10-06, 03:20 PM	#4
weazelz Guest Posts: n/a	I put an 8mm ring spanner on the long bit of an allen key & slide it up to the bend to give a lever

22-10-06, 05:31 PM	#5
Blue_SV650S Guest Posts: n/a	I use the 8mm spanner trick (and a blow with a hammer) to get them undone. If you want to torque them up then you either need a long allen socket, or another way is to just chop the end off the allen key and use it with a 8mm socket on a torque wrench.