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06 FJR Fork Drain-Plugs
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<blockquote data-quote="torch" data-source="post: 1450297" data-attributes="member: 1295"><p>As RossKean touches on, the correct way to drain (Gen1/2, anyway) the fork is to remove the top, remove the fork and invert it. The bolt in the bottom secures the damper, which will spin freely. </p><p></p><p>Yamaha offers a "Damper Rod Holding Tool" that slides inside the fork to hold things on assembly. Google it for home-made alternatives, but one option is simply pressure. Put the top back on and compress the fork against spring pressure (may require an extra set of hands. Strong hands.) Once the bolt is started in the thread, an impact gun may be needed for tightening, but be very cautious to use it on the lowest torque setting and finish with a torque wrench once it is tight enough to prevent spinning.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="torch, post: 1450297, member: 1295"] As RossKean touches on, the correct way to drain (Gen1/2, anyway) the fork is to remove the top, remove the fork and invert it. The bolt in the bottom secures the damper, which will spin freely. Yamaha offers a "Damper Rod Holding Tool" that slides inside the fork to hold things on assembly. Google it for home-made alternatives, but one option is simply pressure. Put the top back on and compress the fork against spring pressure (may require an extra set of hands. Strong hands.) Once the bolt is started in the thread, an impact gun may be needed for tightening, but be very cautious to use it on the lowest torque setting and finish with a torque wrench once it is tight enough to prevent spinning. [/QUOTE]
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