Best place to order a Fork Tool

[Fudd]

Where is the best (cheapest) place to get a 44mm locknut wrench tool?

Honda p/n 07VMA-MZ0010A

[sugerbear]

i made mine from an electric hot water heater element tool.

works great and very simple to do.

but if you want to buy one............sorry can't help

[98valk]

from the tech archives. http://www.valkyrieforum.com/forum/tech_archive.cgi?read=1293297

Re: Fork Tool needed

Posted By: 98valk <fitness7days@nospam.juno.com>
Date: 9/25/2008 at 12:17:17

In Response To: Fork Tool needed (hangar18valk)


cheaper than round trip shipping.

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.

[Fudd]

Thanks guys

I'm headed to Home Depot to do some treasure hunting.

[Bugslayer]

Thanks guys

I'm headed to Home Depot to do some treasure hunting.

If you need to borrow one to help with your build, let me know.

[Fudd]

I turns out I already have a Home Depot hot water heater tool.  Cutting the teeth on the round end would be no problem, but where the heck you gonna find a 1 3/4" socket?  I have some "tractor" sockets (3/4" drive), but they stop at 1 1/2".

I checked the local Honda dealer.  He couldn't find it with part number or detailed discription.  After several minutes of looking, he asked me "if it was used to change sparkplugs."

The Honda distributer found it in 15 seconds.  New cost: $47.80

Hey Bugslayer, I think I'll try to get a hold of you on PM.

[Bugslayer]

Hey Bugslayer, I think I'll try to get a hold of you on PM.

I got your PM..... I sent you an email.

[R J]

Harbor Freight, or a Pawn shop to get the needed socket to modify.

I got mine from the Pawn shop about a block from the shop, looked at the picture someone had posted and started grinding with a dremal.

It seems to work, a couple of others have borrowed it, and speaking of that, I ain't got it back yet.    Guess I'll have to make a phone call tomorrow or Monday.

[Fudd]

speaking of that, I ain't got it back yet.    Guess I'll have to make a phone call tomorrow or Monday.

Hey don't say that to loudly, Bugslayer is fixing to loan me his.

[Bugslayer]

speaking of that, I ain't got it back yet.    Guess I'll have to make a phone call tomorrow or Monday.

Hey don't say that to loudly, Bugslayer is fixing to loan me his.

It's all good.... It went out in the mail this morning.. 

[Fudd]

Thank you Bugslayer

You are the kind of person that makes this a truely great website.

[Bugslayer]

Thank you Bugslayer

You are the kind of person that makes this a truely great website.

Thanks for the kind words. I've borrowed tools and received lots of help from the folks here.... I'm just passing it on.

[Kylenav]

SSooooo.  I'm in need of this special tool to change the fork springs!  I posted on the local FL board earlier today so I'm going to see if there is a local one.  If not however have you received this tool back or does anyone have one they'd be willing to let me borrow? If so please let me know!!!  Thanks in advance and I'm glad to be part of this awesome group.

Kyle

[Bugslayer]

SSooooo.  I'm in need of this special tool to change the fork springs!  I posted on the local FL board earlier today so I'm going to see if there is a local one.  If not however have you received this tool back or does anyone have one they'd be willing to let me borrow? If so please let me know!!!  Thanks in advance and I'm glad to be part of this awesome group.

Kyle

If you can't find one local, let me know.