Inverted Fork Tools - Need sources

[chacha]

Got a 2004 Bulldog with inverted forks and I have a seal going bad. Before I jury rig a tool to remove the tops and the lower ring (see pics), does anyone have a good source and part numbers for the correct tools for this job?

Thanks! :up:

 

[mcgroom]

Tape the tops so you don't scratch them and find 2 allens that fit snug. I used a pipe wrench to turn but you can use anything that can get ahold of both.

There is very little torque on the tops.

Use a small punch to tap the lower dust cover. No torque on that.

Very easy.

You need to find a way to get bushings out.

I did a quick how to early in the year on it.

Not gasman quality but may help.

 

[mcgroom]

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/13094-inverted-fork-seals-bushings.html

 

[BBChopper]

Looks like a spanner wrench would work?

 

[Nomad2day]

Looks like a spanner wrench would work?

You are correct BB. A spanner wrench is what I used on my 07 Bulldog...
Get the man a beam...
Neil

 

[mcgroom]

Looks like a spanner wrench would work?

I looked off and on for a couple of weeks for one that would work.

Did not check Harbour Freight though. Might be the place to look.

 

[BBChopper]

I looked off and on for a couple of weeks for one that would work.

Did not check Harbour Freight though. Might be the place to look.

I think Snap On makes a scissor type, check Sear's too!:2thumbs:

 

[mcgroom]

I think Snap On makes a scissor type, check Sear's too!:2thumbs:

I check Snap-on, Sears and Mac. Ebay, Craigslist, Etc.

Most people had no idea what I was talking about when I asked if they carried spanner wrenches.

I just did the Shade Tree thing and got it done.

 

[BBChopper]

I check Snap-on, Sears and Mac. Ebay, Craigslist, Etc.

Most people had no idea what I was talking about when I asked if they carried spanner wrenches.

I just did the Shade Tree thing and got it done.

They are easy to make for about 5 bucks. Flat 1/4 X 1 steal. Find Allen bolt that the head fits in the hole snug. Drill and bolt to the flat bar with correct center to center. Bada Bing!!:2thumbs:

 

[chacha]

Ok - so no one here here knows the RIGHT tool for the job. I'll look elsewhere...

 

[mcgroom]

A spanner wrench is the right tool, just need to call around and find one.

 

[BBChopper]

Pin Type Spanner Wrenches

AFS482B, Wrench, Spanner, Adjustable Face Pin, 2" Capacity, 6 3/8"

MILWAUKEE 49-96-7205 Spanner Wrench

Armstrong Face Spanner Wrench

 

[chacha]

Thanks BBC -- that's what I needed.

 

[Fibersnake]

Chacha,

Looks like BBC got you covered, however here is another that works well and you may even find one for a loaner at the local NAPA, Pepboys, Carquest, etc.

OTC Tool Manufacturer for Cars and Trucks : Products

Good luck