44 mm fork tool ?

[Brian]

Hello DYI'ers,

I am going to rebuild the forks due to seal leaks. I have done the seal mate trick that got me an extra year and half of riding. The same seal is leaking again, time to replace them. I am also going to try the Progressive springs while these are a part. My dilemma is this special socket is $42 from dealer and no luck finding it aftermarket. Can anyone direct me to another source or can this be made at home from a piece of pipe?

Thanks to all.

[98valk]

u can make your own fork tool from heater element wrench $8 home depot

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,70292.0.html

here are the dimensions of the honda tool.

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

and make a stem nut tool

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,31752.0.html

[Brian]

u can make your own fork tool from heater element wrench $8 home depot

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,70292.0.html

here are the dimensions of the honda tool.

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

and make a stem nut tool

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,31752.0.html

Thank you sir. This info would not pull up for me using the search feature here. I sure appreciate it.

[Bagger John - #3785]

If any VRCCers living in the Ohio/WPA area need a fork rebuild done, get the parts and get in touch. I have all the required tools and will travel/work for food...