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Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

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Hi
I am having trouble getting the bolt out of the bottom of the fork.
I have tried it with the spring in and fork cap on but it just spins.
I have tried pushing a metal rod down to hold the dampener to no avail.
Anyone got any tricks ?
11 Sep 2019 19:55 #1

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Replied by Bobv07662 on topic Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

Hit it with an impact gun a few times from a dead stop.
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Replied by MarkT on topic Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

Yes, electric or air impact with pressure on the spring almost always works for me.

Several threads on the forum with other solutions if that doesn't work... I need to get some sleep...
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Replied by nd4965 on topic Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

Thanks guys the impact gun did the trick.
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Replied by MarkT on topic Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

Great job! Thanks for the update. Getting that bolt out can sometimes be one of the most difficult and frustrating things to do.

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Replied by Bobv07662 on topic Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

Glad to be a help. I've been assisted many times here myself. A great forum!
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Replied by Dynamics on topic Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

Hello. Can you use a impact gun to tighten up the bottom bolt as well? if so would it matter if the forks are put together when I do it? Kind regards Mitch.
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Replied by apex on topic Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

Yes you can zap the bolt tight, just don't lean on the trigger. It does not to be gorilla tight, and you don't want to strip the hex.
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Replied by Dynamics on topic Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

Thanks for the response! Will give it a go later :) currently rebuilding the forks for this project. dtr 125 2005 with 10130 on the clock!
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Replied by apex on topic Trouble removing bottom fork tube bolt on 1976 DT 125

Now that bike is SUPER cool!!! I wish our EPA regulations were more relaxed.
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