Well, first off it isn't 1 1/16". It's metric. The proper size 1/2" drive 6 point socket should do. I prefer the "flank-drive" variety because they apply contact in the middle of the flats. My personal choice is the Kowa brand (Japan). They have a rather pronounced "flank-drive" I leave the tubes in the fork and only loosen the top clamp. A 24" bar and a 3' tube gets most anything. Sometimes you need someone to hold the bike. check with any Jap bike dealers to see if any of their techs use Kowa sockets and try to borrow one. The chisel is the last resort cause I have to buy the replacement.
--- On Sun, 12/27/09, oldschoolgwin <[email protected]> wrote: From: oldschoolgwin <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fork tube cap is - el stucko! To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 9:36 PM Hi All. Well I'm installing new fork seals on my 83 650. The left fork tube cap is stuck and it appears it was a victim of some previous shade tree mechanic with a 1 size fits all wrench - rounded corners on that cap and not much left. Any ideas on how to ge this off. A six point 1 1/16' socket doesn't want to grip it enough to break it loose. I guess if worse comes to worse i could drill two 1/4" through holes and make a pinned spanner to remove it - but that is just more effort than i like. Anyone know any tricks? Chisel and hammer at the edge? Options are looking so good! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
