haveugot1 0 Posted November 2, 2013 Im looking at changing the fork seals on my usd forks, but I need the tool to surpress the spring. A round thing with 2 poles at either side. U will know it if u have it. Can I plz borrow it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadatious 0 Posted November 2, 2013 i remember someone making something on this forum i think, may have been bandit forum a while back wuite easily if i remember right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted November 2, 2013 sorry I cant help mark - ive got a normal seal tool , but sure someone will be able to help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted November 3, 2013 Got any more info Mark, pics etc. Never had anything to do with inverted forks but sure something could be made Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted November 3, 2013 @gravelrash wrote:Got any more info Mark, pics etc. Never had anything to do with inverted forks but sure something could be made might help http://www.kawiforums.com/how-tos-faqs/184673-how-dismantle-inverted-forks-pic-heavy.html#post2548584 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted November 3, 2013 @madsod wrote:@gravelrash wrote:Got any more info Mark, pics etc. Never had anything to do with inverted forks but sure something could be made might help http://www.kawiforums.com/how-tos-faqs/184673-how-dismantle-inverted-forks-pic-heavy.html#post2548584Good read that Garry cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted November 4, 2013 Same idea I have but im going to use scaffolding tube then u can push down instead of using ratchet straps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted November 4, 2013 @haveugot1 wrote:Same idea I have but im going to use scaffolding tube then u can push down instead of using ratchet straps. Could you not use plastic waste pipe Mark like I used for my brothers fork seals? less chance of damaging your tubes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted November 4, 2013 If the seals are not leaking then just put new oil in the forks and , leave well alone , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted November 4, 2013 @madsod wrote:If the seals are not leaking then just put new oil in the forks and , leave well alone , If you knew Mark like we know Mark then you would know that's not going to happen Garry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted November 4, 2013 @madsod wrote:If the seals are not leaking then just put new oil in the forks and , leave well alone , Oh garry . As mike says im a fussy ficker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted November 4, 2013 Yeah we could use plastic Pipe it needs to be thick and about 2 and half inchs wide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted November 5, 2013 @gravelrash wrote:@madsod wrote:If the seals are not leaking then just put new oil in the forks and , leave well alone , If you knew Mark like we know Mark then you would know that's not going to happen Garry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted November 16, 2013 And here we have my home made fork compressor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanditMike 0 Posted November 16, 2013 Looks more like a post knocker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted November 16, 2013 feckin bit light weight innit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted November 17, 2013 @madcarper wrote:feckin bit light weight innit could use it as a bike anchor afterwards mate!!good job though, should work well with that bit of 10mm (3/8" ) thread bar mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted November 17, 2013 Build it strong first time and no worry of breaking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites