Fork cartridge removal

[Intech]

Is there a way to hold the fork cartridge to remove the bottom bolt without the factory tool?

 

[ionbeam]

Thread by Ed.

 

[RaYzerman19]

If you don't have a special tool (or forgot to bring it for the tech day), put the fork back together, crank the preload right down. Remove rebound knob, find a piece of plywood to push against it, place fork horizontally in a vice with helper to take the lower bolt out (air impact optional). Grab the fork, and with the plywood against your chest, compress the fork as much as you can to preload it. Chances are the bolt will come out when all the pressure prevents the cartridge from spinning. If at first you don't succeed, try try again and maybe find somebody bigger to compress the fork.........

 

[Intech]

Great thread Alan. I tried your method Ray. No joy. Now that I know the size I will make one of those tools. I have the other fork tools. (The expensive ones!)

Thanks for the quick responses.

 

[cmnewcomer]

I used a 26mm socket and cut a 0.25 x 0.25 slot in the top using a Dremel tool cut off blade and then cut a piece of black pipe with nipples to match. I used duct tape to hold them together. It only needs to be held by hand to loosen and tighten the main bolt.

Best Regards.

Carl

 

[Intech]

Just got back from the auto parts store. I now have a 26 MM socket and 3/8" short extension to make my own tool.

 

[Fred W]

And now we know who to mooch the tool from!

 

[gapiob]

nice tuto!

for the end, like I havent fork seal installation tool, I used the old fork seal to meke the pressure on the new, and an old fork leg to make the same pression on all the seal.

 

[Intech]

And now we know who to mooch the tool from!

You got it. Actually for what it costs and the ease to make I would be surprised that anyone doing their own fork work would not make one themselves.

My name is Bob. I am a tool whore. I got my Gen lll manual and see a few more tools I will need to buy.

 

[ionbeam]

...My name is Bob. I am a tool whore. I got my Gen lll manual and see a few more tools I will need to buy.

"Special Tools" Yamaha P/N 90890-03216 -- Yamaha Diagnostic Tool (US) is a CD, computer cables and Diagnostic Tool manual for the Gen III which plugs into the diagnostic port. You can read all the engine controls and sensors in real time or select a group of controls/sensors and map them for later review and evaluation. Yamaha must have been reading my posts, they specifically say that the spark timing is NOT ADJUSTABLE. I wonder if the cruise control speed limit for the '13 is....

 

[Intech]

...My name is Bob. I am a tool whore. I got my Gen lll manual and see a few more tools I will need to buy.

"Special Tools" Yamaha P/N 90890-03216 -- Yamaha Diagnostic Tool (US) is a CD, computer cables and Diagnostic Tool manual for the Gen III which plugs into the diagnostic port. You can read all the engine controls and sensors in real time or select a group of controls/sensors and map them for later review and evaluation. Yamaha must have been reading my posts, they specifically say that the spark timing is NOT ADJUSTABLE. I wonder if the cruise control speed limit for the '13 is....

Yep. I gotta get me one of those!

 

[RaYzerman19]

Small hit to the wallet..... ~$650..... new number 90890-03234-00

 

[ionbeam]

^^^^^ Already scoped that out. I'm not so sure about the 'new' number, more research is needed. If there are any ES owners in NERDS country this tester would be priceless in working on the electronic suspension

A person would have to be rich, curious at any cost, a nerd, or willing to be a regional go to guy where money spent up front is returned in the form of beer on tech days. Sort of a monitory conversion process, money to beer (or single malt scotch).

 

[Blind Squirrel]

My name is Bob. I am a tool whore.

<Channeling beemerdons >

Fixed it for you Bob!

JSNS!

</Channeling beemerdons >

 

[Fred W]

Ha ha...

And you think I have not already searched for that tool and software on eBay and the warez world?

Not willing to part with 4-5 Benjis for a tool to diddle the ECU (yet). Maybe this will be my path to retirement security? Master FJR ECU diddler?

 

[RaYzerman19]

I was digging a while ago too, and I'm sure it will let you 'read' and maybe switch some things on/off (temporarily?), but I wouldn't be too sure it will let you 'write' or diddle with the ECU all that much. Usually those kind of tools are way more expensive and proprietary..... but worth asking the question of the dealer, what does he use, is this the same.... etc.

 

[Intech]

Ya know...when I open my shop...

 

[El Toro Joe]

Ya know...when I open my shop...

Can I have a job, sweeping the floors, and holding the flashlight?

 

[Intech]

Ya know...when I open my shop...

Can I have a job, sweeping the floors, and holding the flashlight?

I'll need to see a resume to determine your qualifications.