1978 kz 650 damper removal?? fork seal replacement

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1978 kz 650 damper removal?? fork seal replacement

10 Jan 2008 15:57
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Cant seem to get the allen bolt to come loose at the bottom of the forks, have tried an impact, i also looked in the manual and said a special tool was neede wondering if there is another way of taking that dnm allen bolt off. Thanks
1978 kz 650b with gpz faq mods cams carbs polished and ported
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Re: 1978 kz 650 damper removal?? fork seal replacement

10 Jan 2008 18:18
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You really need an decent impact tool to do the job. Also leave the forks assembled until the allen comes loose. Spring pressure from the fork spring will aid you.

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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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Re: 1978 kz 650 damper removal?? fork seal replacement

10 Jan 2008 20:29
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Use an air impact wrench...not the hit-it-with-a-hammer kind.
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Re: 1978 kz 650 damper removal?? fork seal replacement

11 Jan 2008 07:22
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thnks iwas using the air impact and i also had taken the springs out first. thanks for the advice
1978 kz 650b with gpz faq mods cams carbs polished and ported
1979 gs750e
1972 bsa lightning under construction

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