DTX 125 2006 front fork damper rod holding tool
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Hi, i hope someone can advise me as to what tool is needed to take the front forks apart. The older DT's have a hexagon visable where the tool seats. Looking down the fork tube on the DTX there is no hexagon. It is extreamly puzzling...
These are the tools i have...
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@HOTSHOT-III has documented this I belive.
https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/2980/special-tool-for-fork-disassembly/4
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@HOTSHOT-III has documented this I belive.
https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/2980/special-tool-for-fork-disassembly/4
@Calum Thanks bud, yes I still have that tool I made somewhere. Been following this thread and it's puzzling there's no visible means of holding the damper rod like on DTR forks. Possibly someone on a WR125X forum or Facebook page might know?
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WR125R Front Fork Damper Rod Tool.
This 3/8"sq drive extra-long 8mm Allen key socket is ideal for removing and refitting the damper rod in the front forks. The extra length is required to reach the bolt beyond the spindle hole. As the bolt has a shallow opening, this tool is perfect for a damage free job!
Im guessing this is what i need. I have one on order so will update if it fits.
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@Mekoz To get the forks apart, a lot of bike shops buzz gun the bottom bolt out. It can help to get an assistant to compress the fork somehow while you do this so the spring pushes harder against the damper rod and makes it even less likely to rotate.
You would then at least have the forks apart which will make it a lot easier to examine the damper rod and see exactly what tool you need to make/buy to securely hold it when re-tightening the bottom bolt after replacing the seals etc.
Lidl impact wrench (just as good as DeWalt etc. from Screwfix) is around £60 plus battery/charger and will come in handy for removing other stuff on the bike like flywheel/primary drive gear/front sprocket nuts etc. (although I'd hesitate to use a buzz gun to re-tighten any of these).
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Thanks mate, will defo look into the impact wrench. I was just hoping it was going to be a quick easy fix with the bits i already had purchased and was shocked to see it was completely different to what i was expecting. My bike is off road due to an accident and im moving house in the next week so the pressure is on as i have no transport for it.
All the best
