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28-09-06, 12:48 PM

For my ZX9 I made a 'special tool' out of some shelving bracket, then held the top of it with a mole-grip.

These days, tend to just use an air/electric impact wrench.

fizzwheel · 28-09-06, 12:56 PM

When I did the 2nd fork leg, the first thing I did once I had take the fork leg off the bike was to undo the damper rod bolt. It was much easier that way. I also put the fork leg into a vice ( gripping the caliper mount points ) and that helped to.

If your going to do this be careful that you dont damage the caliper mount points though.

28-09-06, 12:56 PM	#12
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	When I did the 2nd fork leg, the first thing I did once I had take the fork leg off the bike was to undo the damper rod bolt. It was much easier that way. I also put the fork leg into a vice ( gripping the caliper mount points ) and that helped to. If your going to do this be careful that you dont damage the caliper mount points though. __________________ 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

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28-09-06, 12:48 PM	#11
G - renamed Guest Posts: n/a	For my ZX9 I made a 'special tool' out of some shelving bracket, then held the top of it with a mole-grip. These days, tend to just use an air/electric impact wrench.