Marzocchi Fork tools - Ducati.ms

TACAN · Jul 24th, 2008, 1:45 am

Has anyone found a suitable pin spanner to remove the fork caps from a HM-S? Like many others I am looking to get inside the fork and try and clean up the mess. During call to Marzocchi a few months ago , I was told that even Ducati didn't initially have a fork cap wrench and was forced R&R whole forks for something as minor as a leaky fork seal. Marzocchi USA tech told me that they were working on a tool of there own. No word yet on that- I have been looking at adjustable face pin spanners, but I am not excited about wrecking my caps with the wrong tool.Has anyone found a tool that will cleanly remove the caps?

infidel · Jul 24th, 2008, 2:06 am

I can measure up and compare the ohlins cap pin size and PCD to see if an ohlins tool will fit

Caidly · Jul 24th, 2008, 3:08 pm

How has everyone else done it then?

TACAN · Jul 27th, 2008, 6:39 pm

found the tool. It's an 'adjustable face pin spanner'. There are several on ebay. The critical dimensions are the pins- 4mm diameter and at least 6mm long. The tool looks like an old divider (or protractor) and cost $10-15 online. Take the pins down a litte with sandpaper and taper the inside edges of the arms to clear the caps (HM-S). The caps are not on too tight (don't forget to loosen the top triple) and the springs are easy to remove at 0 preload. The forks can be drained on the bike by removing the compression adjusters and gently pumping the cartridge rod.

Monstaman · Sep 22nd, 2008, 12:45 am

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Originally Posted by TACAN

found the tool. It's an 'adjustable face pin spanner'. There are several on ebay. The critical dimensions are the pins- 4mm diameter and at least 6mm long. The tool looks like an old divider (or protractor) and cost $10-15 online. Take the pins down a litte with sandpaper and taper the inside edges of the arms to clear the caps (HM-S). The caps are not on too tight (don't forget to loosen the top triple) and the springs are easy to remove at 0 preload. The forks can be drained on the bike by removing the compression adjusters and gently pumping the cartridge rod.

Been trying to find a spanner on ebay but cant seem to get one, does anyone know where else they can be found, many thanks.

GHEZZI · Sep 22nd, 2008, 2:29 am

I got a fork tool here but I think its bigger than 6mm