need a 44mm lock nut wrench 07VMA-MZ0010A. backordered at Honda.

[dfreeman]

daleWBD@gmail.com
This is the tool required to change the fork springs on an Interstate.

[98valk]

an electric heater element wrench is the same ID and OD needed. just need to notch the round end to work. large socket other end for torque wrench.

http://www.homedepot.com/s/heater%2520wrench?NCNI-5

[The emperor has no clothes]

an electric heater element wrench is the same ID and OD needed. just need to notch the round end to work. large socket other end for torque wrench.

http://www.homedepot.com/s/heater%2520wrench?NCNI-5

good info

[dfreeman]

Sweet! I will get out the files tomorrow. 

[98valk]

here are the dimensions of the honda tool.

http://rattlebars.com/vtx/forktools.html

[98valk]

found my org post from '06

Posted By: 98valk <fitness7days@nospam.juno.com>
Date: 6/26/2006 at 05:30:06

In Response To: any fork tools in rockhill area (draino)
u can use an electric heater element removal tool from home depot for $6, it has the required ID and ODs. Modify the round end per Chet's website http://www.rattlebars.com/vtx/forktools.html
and u will need a 6 point 1 3/4" socket and 2-3 large washers to fit inside of the socket. The washers are to keep the socket from hitting the triple clamp while pressing down to remove the inner fork nut. It will also be easier to remove if a 2x4 is put under the front wheel and then lower the bike which raises the inner nut whereas the washers are not needed.

[dfreeman]

Thanks everyone.  I should have reached out sooner.

[twilson]

Hallo all!

New poster / old time lurker here on the forum; prepping to do a front fork rebuild 1998 1500c and in need of the "special tool"{07vma-mz0010a} that is much discussed and seemingly eternally on backorder.
I have a Heater element wrench as is discussed above and I'm attempting to do the necessary mods to make it work. (a bit unsure about how well it will fit; cause damage to the castle nut)

So, i like being prepared and thought I would see if some one might have a tool they could loan me and I'll ship back with a crisp $20 bill for your trouble.
I'm in SW Virginia.

[h13man]

Well 44mm equals slightly under 1 3/4" @ 1.732.

[Mooskee]

Check out this link for some good info on changing fork springs. It could prove helpful for changing seals and oil as well.

http://www.valkyrienorway.com/forksprings.html

Also this is a pic from the Rattlebars linked document. I have the document saved, but the link is no longer good. This shows the dimensions of the "locknut" tool.

[Speedy Coop]

My homemade tool is 42mm (1.65) O.D., thick wall pipe, built to somebody's spec. that I found on here?, said it worked just fine. I could not find any pipe with 1.75 O.D. I have not used it yet to verify how good it works.

[hubcapsc]

My homemade tool is 42mm (1.65) O.D., thick wall pipe, built to somebody's spec. that I found on here?, said it worked just fine. I could not find any pipe with 1.75 O.D. I have not used it yet to verify how good it works.

I needed some pipe with a real particular ID and OD recently... McMaster Carr has
an incredible selection of types and sizes...

-Mike

[Daniel Meyer]

Also just to be clear to folks that may not know...this tool is only needed if you are changing out the actual springs (and only then on one side). It is not required if you are just doing a seal/bushing change.

[MarkT]

Tools I used to change my triple trees, fork springs & consumables.  Made the spanner in the middle.