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?
Any Tips for Installing Showa Rebound to Damping Rod?
- Thread starter rfd499
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Pete Payne
MX-Tech Suspension Agent
- Nov 3, 2000
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MX-Tech sells a great tool to help in this process.
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.
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.