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No.
5802-1 -
Use with JIMS No. 1776 Fork Spring Compressor Tool and 3/8” drive 30mm socket to disas-
semble forks.
No.
5802-2
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Socket tool for fork damper cartridge.
Note:
Please read all instructions completely before performing any work! If you do not know what you are
doing, do not do it!
No information in this instruction sheet pertaining to motorcycle repair is foolproof or even altogether safe. Even
something safe, done incorrectly or incompletely can and will backfire. You and only you are responsible for the
safety of your repair work and for understanding the application and use of repair equipment, components, meth-
ods, and concepts. Each and every step this tool is designed to do must be carefully and systematically performed
safely by you. All information listed in this instruction sheet has been tested, re-tested and used daily in JIMS
Research and Development Department.
Always wear safety glasses, or other face and eye protection such as a full face shield. JIMS is not responsible for
damage, injury, or your work. JIMS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF YOUR WORK!
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
•
JIMS No. 1776 Fork Spring Compressor Tool and ¾” socket for
adjustment
•
30mm socket, 3/8” drive
•
2 X 3/8” ratchet wrenches
•
Service Manual for year and model bike being serviced
•
3/8” drive long extension(s) to reach approximately 14”
•
New fork seals, crush washers, and fork oil
•
Drain Pan
•
Torque wrench
•
3/8” drive 8mm hex “Allen” tool with at least 2-1/2” reach
FORK DISASSEMBLY
1.
Support Motorcycle for front end removal. Make sure motorcy-
cle is tied down securely so it cannot and will not fall over.
2.
Remove front wheel and fender following service manual. Secure brake caliper to support brake line to pre-
vent damage.
3.
With 30mm socket and ratchet, break fork caps loose before removing forks from triple trees. Do not remove
fork caps. This will be done using JIMS No.
1776
Fork Spring Compressor Tool.
4.
Clamp JIMS No.
1776
Fork Compressor Tool into bench vice with soft jaws vertically, so adjuster screw is on
top to keep fork oil from spilling.
5.
Install No.
5802-1
socket adapter into JIMS Fork Compressor Tool No.
1776
by inserting the fixed pin into
