Recent content by sjgieson

OK got the bolt out! Cut the L off the 10mm allen wrench then put it into a 10mm impact socket. Broke it free with the impact wrench and then used a rubber broom handle to hold the dampner and spun it out by hand. Hopefully I will get a right up all done when finished.....

Apparently there are multiple forks on the Max from 93-up? I finally took my fork into the hardware store and 10mm allen head fits the bottom bolt. Haven't been able to buge it yet though. I will post pics when I FINALLY get it. :ummm:

"Top Caps"?? Are you referring to the cap on the top of the fork? I took that off with a large socket.....

Yeah, just doing the springs should super simple..... I am not doing emulators but have leaky seals so I want to fix everything before putting it back together. I am just installing progressive springs, new oil seals and 20 wt oil. Hopefully I won't regret the descision. I guess I can...

24mm? I haven't seen any go that big yet. I will keep looking.

Mine is a 98, and I am trying to find an allen rench or socket to put into the bolt on bottom. I don't have an impact wrench but can hopefully borrow one this weekend I can't find either a straitght allen wrench or allen socket in the size neighborhood at any local store. Welding a bolt together...

BTW I went to the dealer today and they said they can no longer get the holder and T handle specified in the service manual. But....they can do it for $60 and hour!

I would love to get this as well, I am currently stuck in the middle of a progressive spring installation (very stuck). On page 9 of the service manual (37 in the PDF) it states.... The following is listed: 4. Remove: Bolt (damper rod) Copper washer NOTE: Loosen the bolt (damper rod) while...