Fork spring compression tool

[valmacmiami]

Does any one know a good place to buy this tool at a decent price and is it really needed to change the springs.

 

[valmacmiami]

Thanks Ian
Still have not killed myself on this thing but still trying.

 

[valmacmiami]

Ok have just purchased a set of progressive springs and some seals can anyone supply a photo with some sizes on it for fork spring tool I have access to welding gear and a lathe so should be able to make it but would like to have bike out of service for minimum period of time.

 

[Bishop]

I had a set that was floating around the country, not sure where/who they ended up with though.

 

[valmacmiami]

Cheers Ian

 

[valmacmiami]

I have to teach a craft skills course next week I may even make up a few of these lol thanks Ian

 

[valmacmiami]

Has anyone tried this on the forks
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fork-spring...ZX6-ZX10-Busa-ZX14-Ducati-Triumph-/2713457398

 

[budman]

I have to teach a craft skills course next week I may even make up a few of these lol thanks Ian

I'm in for a set if ya do.

 

[valmacmiami]

will see how they turn out first lol

 

[valmacmiami]

Well I had my students make a couple of sets of fork spring compressor tools and I was none to happy with the results
being students I have to ensure that they are safe at all times and the spring compressors and the method seemed a wee bit dodgey.However I took the fork leg and stuck it in the lathe and used a lathe steady to trap the spacer and used the tail stock
to compress the spring it works perfectly as if made for the job if any of you has access to a decent lathe this is without doubt the way to go.