Top Secret Yamaha tool? "ym-01328"

[jytulsa]

I am in the middle of changing the fork seals on my 89 venture and wouldn't you know it. I ran into a snag. I got one fork off successfully and now i cant get the bottom bolt that screws into the damper rod out of the other one. It seems the damper rod is spinning inside. The trusty shop manual says I need to use a damper rod holder "ym-01328" and a T-handle to hold it. (Sounds expensive) Does anyone have a trick or tip for this secret tool? Would a 24mm bolt welded onto a 3' rod work? or maybe even a good ole broom stick?

[Snaggletooth]

Check here.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=49878

[jytulsa]

Ok I knew I was on the right track. I did search the forums but somehow missed that one. Thanks a bunch!