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New tool for 84 to 89 forks

Started by FJmonkey, June 10, 2012, 07:04:59 PM

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FJmonkey

June 10, 2012, 07:04:59 PM
This tool may work on other years as well so please correct me. Very simple, first draw the part in AutoCad or other drafting design application you have just lying around. Next, get you friend at work to take the cad file and fit it into the next 1/4 SST job on the 3000 Watt CO2 laser that you happen to have laying around. Next thing you know it is waiting for you on your desk and ready for the next fork seal job. Life is good....

The outside hex fits the fork cap and the inside square fits a 3/8 socket extension.

The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

fj11.5

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June 10, 2012, 07:10:58 PM
nice work, makes my welded nut/ 1/2" drive socket look boring
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

FJmonkey

#2
June 10, 2012, 07:14:07 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on June 10, 2012, 07:10:58 PM
nice work, makes my welded nut/ 1/2" drive socket look boring
Makes me glad my nuts are not welded..
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

fj11.5

#3
June 10, 2012, 07:19:44 PM
its great , you should try it on your own sometime  :yahoo:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

soundmindryan

#4
June 11, 2012, 09:30:38 AM
Nice work.  :good2:
BTW, I assume you had them gridded to a sheet that cut out a couple dozen for all your FJ buddies.  :blush: If you're gonna cut one, you might as well cut a bunch, I always say.
I, too work in a sheet metal shop with EVERYTHING BUT A LAZER CUTTER! My KINGDOM for a Laser cutter! Press brakes, turret punches yadda yadda yadda. All CadCam/CNC. Your tool is a very clever idea.
Does your tool come with the 350 lb gorilla to push in the fork caps while you thread them in?
Ryan McCollum
Tulsa, OK
'89 FJ1200 White & Silver
'90 Yamaha Venture Royale

"I visited a scientist who had a helmet with magnetic fields controlled by computer sequences that could profoundly affect your mood and your perceptions."
-Douglas Trumbull

FJmonkey

#5
June 11, 2012, 09:45:42 AM
Quote from: soundmindryan on June 11, 2012, 09:30:38 AM
Nice work.  :good2:
BTW, I assume you had them gridded to a sheet that cut out a couple dozen for all your FJ buddies.  :blush: If you're gonna cut one, you might as well cut a bunch, I always say.
I, too work in a sheet metal shop with EVERYTHING BUT A LAZER CUTTER! My KINGDOM for a Laser cutter! Press brakes, turret punches yadda yadda yadda. All CadCam/CNC. Your tool is a very clever idea.
Does your tool come with the 350 lb gorilla to push in the fork caps while you thread them in?
I had extras made, I did not count, I just grabbed the bag and ran.

350 lb gorilla? You must have some crazy stiff springs or a boatload of preload.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

JCainFJ

#6
June 11, 2012, 10:34:08 AM
 I use a drill press (one of the tall, full size ones) to push in the fork caps. I have a 3/8 extention that is just the male end that I put in the chuck, then a socket (or what ever is needed) to match the fork cap. I adjust the drill platform to support the bottom of the fork assembly.  I use the quill handle to compress the spring, lock the q handle in position, and turn the inner fork tube on to the cap.
I've been hit by a few fork caps in my life, but none while using a drill press!


Quote from: soundmindryan on June 11, 2012, 09:30:38 AM
Does your tool come with the 350 lb gorilla to push in the fork caps while you thread them in?

fj11.5

#7
June 11, 2012, 05:52:45 PM
not sure if an Fj monkey would need a gorilla,s help  :lol:     , but that sure is a great item to have
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

SlowOldGuy

#8
June 11, 2012, 10:32:08 PM
Yes, definitely!  I keep a gorilla in the third drawer of my toolbox.

Almost as useful as a trunk monkey (google it)

DavidR.

fj11.5

#9
June 11, 2012, 10:59:16 PM
hmmmm trunk monkey, , hope its something to fix a car with, must check it out
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

fj11.5

#10
June 11, 2012, 11:03:43 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on June 11, 2012, 10:59:16 PM
hmmmm trunk monkey, , hope its something to fix a car with, must check it out
I was only a little off the mark ,, cover band would be a better answer
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Dan Filetti

#11
June 12, 2012, 02:51:33 PM
Quote from: SlowOldGuy on June 11, 2012, 10:32:08 PM
Almost as useful as a trunk monkey (google it)

Very funny.

Dan
Live hardy, or go home. 

yamaha fj rider

#12
June 14, 2012, 07:08:49 PM
WOW super tool GREAT IDEA !!!!!  :good2: Thank's for sharing.

Kurt
93 FJ1200
FJ 09
YZ250X I still love 2 strokes
Tenere 700
FJR1300ES

FJmonkey

#13
June 14, 2012, 07:21:06 PM
If I can get some help form a forum moderator I can donate the 5 extra tools I have (+cost of shipping) for members that have made a donation (amount not determined yet) to FJOwners.com or already donated recently. I do not have visibility of when a donation was last made by members. That is where an Admin level help comes in.  If this works well and more members want more tools then I will get more made.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

#14
June 14, 2012, 07:25:55 PM
Mark, I don't have access to that info, but Marsh does......send him a pm on how you want it to work... Kudos!
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3
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