Re: FXRT fork tubes inners

[hogpipes1]

Removing inners of 35 mm  tubes, bottom screw locked up tight Just spins the inners . Spring and cap still on . Other than jamming a long screwdriver down to try and hold it, must be a better option.?
  maybe i'll try the propane .Thanks.

[rredneckn2]

Are you using a impact with a tight fitting bit? Always works fo me.

[Scotty]

Soft jaws in a vice
Large screwdriver through fender mounting hole
Drill 2 holes in workbench and bolt it down with a U clamp

They all work just depends on your sense of adventure.

[rredneckn2]

Jim's fork tube holder. Tight bit impact no teeth marks.

[hogpipes1]

Are you using a impact with a tight fitting bit? Always works fo me.

Yep

[hogpipes1]

Soft jaws in a vice
Large screwdriver through fender mounting hole
Drill 2 holes in workbench and bolt it down with a U clamp

They all work just depends on your sense of adventure.

Past that stage   Tubes are on the bench.

[Scotty]

Screw is fairly soft so drilling it out might be next with small increments in size.

[Julio]

Broom handle always worked for me, even when drilling out the bolt.

[hogpipes1]

Taper punch on a socket with long ext  jammed tight in  the damper tube got it done .Dump ass had put lock tight on the screw. Anti sieze is going on it now.Screw doesn't need to be extra tight.

[db13]

Take a piece of all thread or cold roll steel ,say 3/8 inch diameter , how ever long it takes to reach inner damper rod,cut a 1/4 inch slot in one end to fit over roll pin in damper,insert down the inside tube to hold damper while removing bolt with impact or ratchet.

[Hybredhog]

    I like to attack the dampener screw while there is still spring pressure on the dampener, rarely if ever spins. But you could just drill off the head of the Allen bolt, and it'll come apart, then you could deal with it on the dampening rod with a little heat.

[Deye76]

"you could just drill off the head of the Allen bolt, and it'll come apart,"

This ^,
what I had to do with mine when I found this upon disassembly. Previous owner neglected badly. [attach=0]