Wanted - 34mm fork "tool" dampener rod holder

Johnnny13 · Apr 9, 2020

I tried to make a modified socket to hold the top of the dampener rod on a set of 34mm forks. I wasn't able to make it work. I've spent more time then I'm willing to on this as it's for a buddy and I have 35mm forks. Anyone that has made the modified tool, I'd be more then willing to purchase it from you.

willis · Apr 9, 2020

Johnnny, look above at the floating tool thread. Member Beags made a nice one and his it floating among the community here. Looks like another member got it in February. Maybe they can ship it to you next.

willis · Apr 9, 2020

Crap, my bad. His tool was a 35mm. Won’t work for your early forks.

Johnnny13 · Apr 9, 2020

I appreciate the help.

geedubya · Apr 22, 2020

G'day Johnnny,

I made mine from a six point 1/4" sq drive long reach socket.

Works a treat, first time I had to use an air rattle gun to release the buggers but it all went well.

I can take some dimensions and photos if it would help.

GeeDub

Johnnny13 · Apr 22, 2020

geedubya said:
G'day Johnnny,

I made mine from a six point 1/4" sq drive long reach socket.

Works a treat, first time I had to use an air rattle gun to release the buggers but it all went well.

I can take some dimensions and photos if it would help.

GeeDub

Dimensions would be really helpful. I appreciate it.

Norton7d · Apr 22, 2020

Johnny, what year is yoir bike?
If 76 forks, i made a tool with a 3/4" steel rod and a grinder, will provide some photos today if u need them.

Johnnny13 · Apr 22, 2020

Norton7d said:
Johnny, what year is yoir bike?
If 76 forks, i made a tool with a 3/4" steel rod and a grinder, will provide some photos today if u need them.

They are 74 I believe. It’s the 34mm forks. Going to try it again today with a 10mm socket and a grinder. Any measurements would help.

willis · Apr 22, 2020

I think you are over thinking this. Here is mine. I took a 10mm six point deep well and hit it with a 4” grinder. The opening slot is 10mm wide by 10mm deep. Took just a few minutes to make.

Norton7d · Apr 22, 2020

74 is different than the 1 year onky 76.
Have yoi considered goimg to ebay and looking at what "OUT OF THE FORKS" parts look like?
If you see them bare, its easier to make the necessary tool.

thuban · Apr 22, 2020

Hi Jack!!! Sorry Guys, Got this in the wrong place! Can't fix stupid!

Johnnny13 · Apr 22, 2020

We are working it today with a 10mm socket. Unfortunately I work out of a storage locker with no power or vice. This takes some time with a hack saw, vice grips, and a hand file. Will report back once it’s done.

Johnnny13 · Apr 22, 2020

Got it done. Kept hand filing till it fit. Had to use a hack saw, hold the socket with vice grips, and a hand file.

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