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Re: Tool used to remove forward caliper cap

The 5-Star plugs do come out and there is a rubber seal although i've not done the task. The material is aluminum, probably 6061, often referred to as Billet Aluminum and they are clear anodized on the Warrior and color anodized on other Yamaha sports bikes The calipers are also anodized and because...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 03-13-2007
Filed under: Tool
Re: Tool used to remove forward caliper cap

If you want to preserve the finish of the anodized plugs i suspect you'll need to fab a special tool Here's something that i designed and never fab'd. 3 dowel pins would suffice or (3) soc hd scr's: A pc of flat stock with radius edges that fits snuggly across 2-pts of the star using...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 03-12-2007
Filed under: Tool
Re: Getting the belt aligned

Here's an inexpensive belt tensioning tool: http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441847167&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309041102&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309041102&bmUID=1133139861183&bmLocale=en_US quote: Originally posted by sanger Oh...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 11-27-2005
Filed under: Tool
Re: Torque wrench calculations

Here's a chart http://www.specialpatrolgroup.co.uk/spooky/torque/torque.html if you use a tool like this as an extension adapter http://rswarrior.com/forums/p/20933/325250.aspx#325250 . In the enclosed photo it's being applied at a right angle which doesn't require a multiplier.

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 05-13-2008
Filed under: Tool
Re: Swing arm bearings too big

IMO, this is not the proper tool for installing ball beraings (BB) [:0] It's a seal driver and brg driver for the cup of a tapered brg (outer race) BB's should be pressed on the outer race which this tool wont do. Will work for the swingarm & hub needle brg's but is to large to fully...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 03-28-2007
Filed under: Tool
Lowering Rear via Stretched Links/Dog Bones

One-Off Laser Cut Spring Compression Tool for Installing New 1000# Eibach [ Comparison of Stretched Link (Silver- bottom ) & Stock Link @ Approx +3/16" [ Assembled and Installed [ First Time on Ground With New Bridgestone G850R - 200/50ZR17 Tire Sitting 1" Lower

Posted to Installed Warrior Modifications and accessories (Forum) by AlanH on 01-15-2006
Filed under: Tool, Eibach
OEM Style Electrical Connectors

The following vendor has Very Difficult to Find OEM style Bullet/Snap connectors that require a double crimp and are supplied with water resistant insulators. I recently purchased 25 each of the SB1, SS1 & DS1 . You must have the proper crimping tool to make the terminations with the insulator...

Posted to Product Reviews (Forum) by AlanH on 01-31-2005
Filed under: Tool
Re: Tool for transfer case oil fill hole? without mar

Suzuki 80w-90 hypoid gear oil is fine. I use Valvoline 80w-90 and change out evry season. Yes, .42qt is 13.5oz ... there is a small sight/full hole adjacent to the fill port. Be sure your bike is level when you do the change. No need to overfill. Here's a tip: Use Aluminum Foil to capture & redirect...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 05-14-2007
Filed under: oil, Tool, Transfer Case Fluid
Re: First Time Oil Change Observations...

I do the oil & filter changes (several hrs after a ride w/ engine warm) with the bike on the side stand only. My ride is lowered 1" so i access both oil drain plugs from the right side of the bike only. My tool of choice for the drain plugs are a 12pt professional series 17mm combination wrench...

Posted to Frequently Asked Warrior Questions (Forum) by AlanH on 10-11-2008
Filed under: How to, Tool
Re: Belt Adjustment with V&H Bigshots

ewells, the parts for my spindle nut tool were fabricated from two pieces of 1/4" Cold Rolled Steel that was cut to shape with a CNC Laser machine and then welded together for additional strength at the nut area. The Laser machine time is closely controlled/observed where i work so it's not...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 02-24-2005
Filed under: Tool

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