Thanks Dennnis. I managed to get a socket that grips it much better. In this case 27mm is the same as 1 1/16" (well actually 1 1/16' is just slightly smaller to my advantage).
This socket grips it much better but i've put at least 100 lbs on it and it won't budge. The scary part is what will give first as i push harder - knowing the bolt head is not 100% to begin with - yikes. I tried a propane torch and heated teh fork tube up to maybe 200-250F and applied the 100 ft-lbs - no luck. Not sure if this would work since the alumninum bolt expands faster than the steel fork tube. Is there any other method too try before just increasing torque? How about an Impact gun - not sure if this would be effectitve on an aluminum hex head??? On Dec 27, 8:17 pm, Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > athttp://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.
