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Fork Tools
Fork Spring Compressing Clamp
Fork Oil Level Tool
Fork Seal Tool
Fork Oil Drainage

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Fork Tools

Fork Spring Compressing Clamp

Trock makes a fork spring compressor that sells for app. $125. There may be other manufacturers making them. But, this one can be made for under $20.

Homemade fork spring compressor ¹⁾

A ratcheting bar clamp with the end arm removed
and an electrical conduit clamp wrapped in electrical
tape bolted to it

Attach the conduit clamp to the fork. ²⁾	Squeeze the trigger to pull the cap down. ³⁾

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photo by thunderpaw of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=57346&postcount=27

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photos by thunderpaw of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=57346&postcount=27

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