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Front Fork Diassembly Tool/Adapter
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In any event, if anyone should desire to have one of these sockets please let me know. The one I have works just as it should and I believe the one Mikaw has works just as good. My "guess" as to cost at this time would be around $75.00 for the socket plus shipping. At todays shop labor rates that is a bargain, but shipping and insurance would be extra. From what I can find out this socket, part # 57001-176, fit many Kawasaki models but is no longer available. I have no idea what the last retail was on it because quite simply, no one has one for sale. I have a couple of pics of the final prototype. Later ones will no doubt look a bit different. One end fits the damper rod cap and the other fits a 3/8" extension but is a "push" fit.
If you are interested in one of these please let me know via PM and I will compile a list and keep everyone updated on the process. And yes you can keep using a broomstick if you like.....
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I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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So here is my version using latex glove fingers to help grab metal and it worked well.
78 KZ1000 A2A
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Ouch, that's hard rockminer, and on Valentines Day no less, but funny none the less.hardrockminer wrote: I gave the broomstick back to my wife. She's flying in a couple of days.
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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They require the “socket” female that we had made
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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KDX250-B1 KDX250 1981 USA CALIFORNIA CANADA
KDX250-B2 KDX250 1982 USA CALIFORNIA CANADA
KDX420-B1 KDX420 1981 UNITED KINGDOM USA CALIFORNIA EXPORT
KX250-A6 KX250 1980 USA CANADA EXPORT
KX250-A7 KX250 1981 USA CANADA EXPORT
KZ1000E1 SHAFT 1979 CANADA
KZ1000E2 SHAFT 1980 CANADA
If anyone wants the dimensions let me know and I'll post them.
Ride (and stay) safe.
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