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Dave M
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PostPosted: 22:01 - 12 May 2015    Post subject: Damper rod bolts - best way to remove?! Reply with quote
Evening,

I'm changing fork seals and can't get damper rod bolts free? I've tried the broom stick down the stanchion but no joy, it just keeps spinning! I have an impact driver but hex piece isn't long enough. Any tips please? Thanks.

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Raffles
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PostPosted: 22:15 - 12 May 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Either buy a long impact hexagon socket bit or just simply drill the head off the screw.
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Are these upside down forks?

If not, and they're RWU, then you don't need to split the fork to change the seals. You can carefully screw a self tapper in each side of the seal and lift it out.
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PostPosted: 23:57 - 12 May 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Get a long hex socket, and next time wizz it loose with the fork still assembled.
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PostPosted: 00:00 - 13 May 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you can't find a long enough hex bit (I couldn't), buy a cheap allen key of the correct size, slice the angle off it (I used a dremel), and use it in an impact socket of a matching size. Use it in combination with an impact wrench with enough juice. I've found cordless ones to be lacking in the juice department.

Also, your local friendly garage will probably do it for free if you ask nicely. I have done this also.
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Dave M
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PostPosted: 01:20 - 13 May 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nemo wrote:
Get a long hex socket, and next time wizz it loose with the fork still assembled.


Lesson learnt Thumbs Up
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Dave M
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PostPosted: 01:21 - 13 May 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
barrkel wrote:
If you can't find a long enough hex bit (I couldn't), buy a cheap allen key of the correct size, slice the angle off it (I used a dremel), and use it in an impact socket of a matching size. Use it in combination with an impact wrench with enough juice. I've found cordless ones to be lacking in the juice department.

Also, your local friendly garage will probably do it for free if you ask nicely. I have done this also.


Great idea. Will try that tomorrow. Thumbs Up
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Dave M
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PostPosted: 01:23 - 13 May 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
lihp wrote:
Are these upside down forks?

If not, and they're RWU, then you don't need to split the fork to change the seals. You can carefully screw a self tapper in each side of the seal and lift it out.


I was going to ask if that was possible! Thanks.
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