Damper rod bolt size

[6pak]

Ok, I found the idea for a tool to hold the damper rod in the forks . Simple enough, makes me wonder why I didnt think of it.

Anyhow, can anybody tell me if a 15/16" bolthead will fit the damper rod on my 89VR? If not what size is it?

Black Owl said he thinks it is a 17mm, but here in east Tn, the boys at home depot don't speak in mm.

Just the same Black Owl, thanks for the input.

[CrazyHorse]

I could never find a 15/32. I have tool I made but take me awhile to access it I not sure what the size was.

[hipshot]

Ok, I found the idea for a tool to hold the damper rod in the forks . Simple enough, makes me wonder why I didnt think of it.

Anyhow, can anybody tell me if a 15/16" bolthead will fit the damper rod on my 89VR? If not what size is it?

Black Owl said he thinks it is a 17mm, but here in east Tn, the boys at home depot don't speak in mm.

Just the same Black Owl, thanks for the input.

first you have to explain , to us , "do it your selfers", where exactly the damper rod adjustment is.

if it is the allen head insert, at the very top of the forks, it is a 17 .m.m.

an 11/16 sae bolt head is just a very little bit too large.

21/32, bolt head will fit .good luck finding one, if i am referring to the correct insert.

just jt

[Black Owl]

While the boys at Home Depot don't speak mm..... These folks do.

 

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[Skid]

While the boys at Home Depot don't speak mm..... These folks do.

 

Tool 4 Yamaha FZX XJ XS XTZ XV 650 750 R R1 1100 Virago

 

I bought one on them sets last year, but without the rackets and it has came in very handy many times....

[Guest timshosvt]

 

5/8 threaded rod....double nutted on both ends.

[derwood]

...and whats wrong with a broom handle?

[Bob K.]

Yes, 15/16" bolts and/or nuts fits perfectly.

 

[cimmer]

Here is what I used last year.. https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?130233-24mm-hex-bit-socket-for-fork-work

 

Hope this helps.

 

Rick F.

[dna9656]

I used the 3/8" impact gun and didn't hold the damper rod, filled it with oil and it's not leaking.... Just sayin'.

[uhfradarwill]

I was born and raised in SE Tennessee and I can confirm the people there aren't smart.

I was a Senior in HS before I figured out that Damn and Yankee were two words he he