Like my new fork tools?

[fixedbrian]

I went to my local shop to order some Yamaha fork tools. They said there were none in the country and there would be a long wait. So, I had a described what I needed to a good friend of mine who just happens to be a fitter and turner (that's probably not his "real" title, but you get the idea). He admits he went a bit over the top, but I'm not complaining

To open the top of my KYB twin chamber forks:

To install fork seals:

The tube is some really high-tech, strong, self lubricating plastic that was left over from a big job. The slide hammer is brass!

Now all I have to buy is the tool for the big outer nut at the top.

Almost makes me want my seals to start leaking so I can use them!

Regards,

Brian

[Hardwareman]

Looks good! How much for a set?

Allen

[fixedbrian]

Looks good! How much for a set?

He made them for me as a favour - in his spare time. I'm pretty sure there are way too many hours in them to be worth buying. I asked him how much they would cost to make when he bought them over and I think he got up to about 6 hours and then we started talking about something else :-)

He said that if he was to make them again it would be a fair bit quicker as he was not sure how the plastic would perform so he was very gentle with it. Work out (say) 4 hours in a big machine shop plus materials...

If you really want a set let me know and I will ask him if he is interested and a price.

Regards,

Brian

[minibikedad]

If you had to pay retail for a machinist to do that level of work, you'd be looking at $600-$750 for that set.

[Farmer_dave]

WOW He did a damn fine job on that. Big ups to your mate!!

[frezno]

holy moly, this seal driver is overkill

you still need a rod holder - but you can use a 12mm open end wrench instead - just doesn't look as cool/important

take a look here: https://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4675200#post4675200

[MRW]

NICE!!!!!!

My PVC is lookin real bad:cry:

[fixedbrian]

you still need a rod holder

The Yamaha "Cap bolt ring wrench" that I plan to buy incorporates a rod holder...

Regards,

Brian

[Yroc]

Yes, I like, Those are nice!

[skipn8r]

Tell your friend that his work looks exceptional . The plastic looks like Ultem 2300... something we use for extremely high pressure gas containment vessels .

[thumpinyami59]

WOW:worthy: Gotta love having a buddy like that just to brag about later even!