77 kz 1000 fork tube

"Gator Grip" Socket

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Another homemade approach...

Fork Tool

I've never had to use a retaining tool as long as I used an air impact gun.

Finally got it out....Couldn't find a Gator Socket in town here....found something similiar....but wasn't strong enough to use again....stick didn't work...used an impact for allen bolt
May have damaged it too much to use again...sure was tight in there....looked like maybe some kind of locktight was used last....The other fork could be a challenge....

Sure would like to see what the inside of Factory tool pic #10-1 looks like......(cylinder holder adapter)

ironpan65 wrote:

Finally got it out....Couldn't find a Gator Socket in town here....found something similiar....but wasn't strong enough to use again....stick didn't work...used an impact for allen bolt
May have damaged it too much to use again...sure was tight in there....looked like maybe some kind of locktight was used last....The other fork could be a challenge....

Sure would like to see what the inside of Factory tool pic #10-1 looks like......(cylinder holder adapter)

Ouch!! :ohmy:

ironpan65 wrote:

...Sure would like to see what the inside of Factory tool pic #10-1 looks like......(cylinder holder adapter)....

Just to confirm, (24) Part# 57001-142 is for 1977 KZ1000-A1, and (10-1) Part#57001-176 is for earlier model.

See also kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...ew&catid=5&id=223938
where KZCSI posted:
...Kawasaki part number 57001-176. It's basically a 3/8" socket that's made to fit onto a 9/16" dia. round with two flats.

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ironpan65 wrote:

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May have damaged it too much to use again...sure was tight in there....looked like maybe some kind of locktight was used last....The other fork could be a challenge....

Try applying some heat to the allen bolt w a propane torch before trying to remove it.