Any Tips for Installing Showa Rebound to Damping Rod?

[rfd499]

I am changing out the springs on my '00 CR 250 and can not compress the fork enough to get the holding tool installed so that I can screw the rebound adjuster to the damping rod. I am trying this alone and can compress it enough with both hands but when I reach for the tool I loose pressure. Any tips or what am I doing wrong?

 

[Pete Payne]

MX-Tech sells a great tool to help in this process.

 

[James]

You will have to get some weight behind it but should be able to hold it down with one hand and get the holder tool in there.

I usually stand my fork upside down on a soft surface and push down on the axle clamp to get the maximum weight/leverage on it. If you are trying to do this with the fork horizontal in a vice, I can see where it would be more difficult.

 

[rfd499]

I will try it that way...thanks for the reply.

 

[James]

I should have clarified that soft surface is a rubber mat on my garage floor.

Good luck.

 

[rfd499]

I finished my forks last night. Thanks alot for the help! Now it is time to test them out tomorrow at NCMP.

 

[James]

Great.

I think we are going to be there next weekend. Near raleigh right?

 

[rfd499]

Yes it is close to Raleigh. We were there all day Sunday and both tracks as well as the trails were in good shape. I have to work this weekend so no riding till Monday for me.