1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Fork tool 35mm

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by grouty, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    Does anyone have a sketch of the measurements to make this tool ?
    I don't really want to butcher the forks apart just to make a tool. It would be nice just to do it right from the outset.
    I did a search and came up with the "barnyard" tool, but no dimensions.
    Hopefully my new top-out washers will be here soon, so they will get a refurb and new coat of paint.
  2. fran...k. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    eastern ct
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    420ae 98wr125 2004wr250 others
    Other Motorcycles:
    electric freeride 1993 yam gts
    Try it without a tool. If it unscrews without the spindle turning you won't need it. I know when I was using those forks (the 35mm ones) i tried atf, univis, and genuine fork oil and never needed any tool to disassemble clean and re assemble. The first bike I bought came with a half inch drive socket ground kind of into a fork however It remains unused. That was for the 40mm ones. First see if you really need it, maybe a broomstick and pressure will do if it starts to spin.
  3. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Are you trying to remove the bottom bolt? If you use an impact wrench it usually works just fine. And if you put some load on the damper rod first, like fran...k. suggests with the broom, that helps. Another way is to leave the spring in, turn the fork upside down, compress, then hit that bolt with an impact. Usually, out it comes. I did say usually!
  4. schimmelaw Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Rowlett, Texas
    I used to put the scoot on the trailer/in the back of the truck, cinch the bike down with tie downs then break the nut loose. Final assembly/tightening done the same way.
  5. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    Well ..... must be all the positive thoughts !
    I had time last night (before taking the wife out for her birthday) to pull one leg apart.
    A doddle.....
    So now I have the damper rod out I can take some measurements.

    Many thanks to Tommie D for the help.
  6. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    My tool for 40 mm diameter fork is 66 cm long.
    The cylinder is 30 mm diameter ( pic 2) and the "hole" 20 mm x 2 mm.

    Attached Files:

  7. NFG Husqvarna
    AA Class

    What is the torque for the damper bolt on a 40mm set of forks? Have looked around the tech section and I am having a hard time finding a number...

    Oh, and my Husky is a 81 XC.
  8. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    I spoke too soon !
    The second leg was not playing ball.
    Using the first rod as a pattern I spent an hour or so making a tool this afternoon. Worked a treat !
  9. White Husky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Special Tools

    Well. Grouty you're going to have to do a sketch and post it up here to help out all us other Husky meddlers!

    Was the one you made like the photo that Michel posted up?

    Maybe we should have a "Special Tools" sub-section in the "Vintage Tech Ref" forum ?????? I had a look in there but didn't find much other than one of those Service Bulletins on tools but it seemed for the earlier ('70s) stuff than I need ('80s).

    I would find it very useful as I'm keen to assemble (gather) all the bits and bobs to keep my Husky top-notch.
  10. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    Thanks for the pictures Michel.
    The 35mm tool is very similar to your pictures. I will take some measurements and put a drawing up.
    I used an old 1/2" drive socket to make mine. Not as good as Michel's, but it worked.
    Michel has just reminded me that I shall be kicking myself stupid for not taking the CCM to Beauval last weekend. Never mind, let's hope someone takes up the challenge of doing it again.