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Which tool for front suspension ?

ourclarioncallourclarioncall Posts: 2
edited May 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all, greetings from Scotland.

I am wondering if anyone can tell me which tool I need to open the top caps?? On my front suspension (to take out the long springs, clean and re-grease . I've watched a fewvyoutube videos and one guy made his own tool and another guy used a pin spanner normally used for the bottom bracket, but I have not found out what the proper tool is to be used.

I have a photo but I'm not sure how to post it. But I'm sure you'll know what I mean.

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  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    The forks are?

    Some of mine use a big socket, ring spanner and one set I use a chunky shifting spanner.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,811
    cooldad wrote:
    I use a chunky shifting spanner.
    Your not that overweight.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    But I do like man sized tools.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,811
    So I've heard, but I'm open minded towards the LGBT community.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    You assume I'm a man...

    That's a bit sexist. Chicks ride bikes too.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,811
    cooldad wrote:
    You assume I'm a man...
    I took your username as a strong hint you would accept the gender label 'man'.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    Nothing gets by you...
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
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