Trick for removing bolt in the end of the damper rod?

confusa · Post by **confusa** » Sun Jul 25, 2010 5:27 pm

So I got one fork on my GT rebuilt with little issue. The other, the bolt that goes in the very end of the damper rod just spins and spins which I am assuming means it is turning inside the fork leg. Is there a trick to stopping it internally so that I can get the bolt out? My old Yamaha had a tool that you placed inside the fork for that purpose. 38mm Ceriani if it makes a difference.

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:28 am

I have found pushing a broom handle up te centre of the fork tube to press damper rod against the end of the stanchion works most times.

cheers
jon

wdietz186 · Post by **wdietz186** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:41 pm

Many times a quick burp with an impact gun[air or electric] will suprise the bolt out before the damper rod spins.

Post by **BevHevSteve** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 3:46 pm

Yep - use an impact gun and do this step before taking springs out etc