Bart
Active Member
No worries, let us know how you get on.
I bought a 1-3/4" socket, and a 1/2-3/4" adapter at autozone. The socket was slightly loose, enough to add a couple layers of tape. As indicated, low torque required. I'm just looking to drain and refill with new oil.That is an option. I'm perf aware of the oring.
I'm not inclined to use that wrench as it might damage the bolt (aluminium); i'll keep this as plan B in case i find no better solution.
The ideal solution would be a Crow Foot Open Key (that has a sqare hole for the dyno)
however the 44 mm variant is close to impossible to find... it seems i need to draw it in cad (which i did) and have it laser cut from a 3-4mm iron plate...
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I have my ES apart just to drain and replace oil. The white spacer measures 32mm, if that's the measurement you are looking for on an ES.The tool i had drawn in CAD has been laser cut, here it is.
I hope the 20mm size for grabbing the spacer collar (part 14 in the picture below) is right
Yes, 32mm
I wouldn't try to do anything other than compressing with the collared spacer. You have to get to the locknut. What are folks using for the damper rod puller special tool? I did not pull mine apart, just replaced the funky oil. While I have had no visible leaks, it looks like I did loose some oil over the 45k miles on the bike.Thanks Bart ! really appreciated all the pictures, precious info and the time spent to come back .
The new tool is already on order
Thanks Holligl
Good work folks ! I'm waiting some bits and then i'll be on my forks work too
On the ES (ZE) the rod is M10 (so the service book says)I wouldn't try to do anything other than compressing with the collared spacer. You have to get to the locknut.
--> What are folks using for the damper rod puller special tool?
Relubed steering bears while the forks were off.
I don't have my service manual with me. Are the Std and ES tools the same? (I suspect not.) It looks like the spring seats in that collar area, so the tool may be the same diameter and thickness as the straight ES spring. Could one simply use the spring, with friction, to rotate the cartridge? Maybe some one has bought the tool and can provide insight. What does the tool cost on line?I was planning to make a clone of the damper holding tool (which has four teeth at the end)
If anyone has the forks open would he be so kind to make some measurements if possible at all...
Thanks
Picture links don't work for me...The new laser cut tool is finished..
Here it is
and here it slides on the fork holder / spring press i made
It's ready for the forks now.
Thanks all for the inputs
Hi again Russel,(...) Usually there is enough friction to prevent the cartridge slipping and you can snug up the Allen bolt without it and the Tenere was no different. It went snug with no spinning of the cartridge. Nice to have a tool just in case though.
99%sure your ES cartridge will have the same top slots.