That bar is a good idea, trailhog. I'm gonna mention that.

I didn't say anything about PVC cuz one guy said it didn't work well. Some of you guys got it working?

I have to apologize for leaving the compressor details off my website. I was rearranging stuff and forgot to do it.

 

Nyroc the only reason I didn't use a pipe cap is because it was 11pm and refused to go bed until I got that thing back together. The sizes of the bar I gave was a guess, but close. I did use a 1/2 ext to loosen the nut just the way you showed to tighten it, it worked great.

 

I originally made the tool from a 2" PVC pipe cap, and it worked, but it acted like it wanted to slip off to one side, maybe because I cut the notch a little wider than necessary and reduced the bearing surface too much. (I had no idea just how much force it took to compress that damn spring!) I felt much more comfortable using the galvanized cap, and it wasn't much trouble at all to cut using a reciprocating saw and a dremel tool. I told myself that I had to make the trip to buy a 27mm socket, which is probably a necessity. I like others, found no need for an air impact driver; the nut came off easily enough with a little torque.

Great Idea on the tool NYROC. Couldn't have done it otherwise without spending lotsobucks on seldom used tools!

 

Hail Nyroc!!!!

 

hi guys
I have an 02 650 .
I am running 26 mudrunner on all 4 .
i would like to replace the spring with this black spring.
Does anyone have picture of the copression tool they made.
Also does anyone have the exact link to the page on nyroc site for any black spring that will help me install this spring.
Thanks in advance
capt gene www.tampavii.com

 

Straight from Nyroc's site.

http://atv.dnsalias.com/tipview.cgi?...sor%20Tool.txt

Andy

 

how much does it cost to buy the spring compressor from kawi. did you go to your dealer or did you get it of the internet

 

tampa-- My compressor is in Nyroc's site. I can privide dimensions if you are serious about making one.

 

prairieslider how much did it cost to buy the spring compressor from kawasaki

 

trx 450
Please e mail me details about compression tool .
What I need i just ordered spring but will be away until end of next week .'
Any pictures of instatiionn with be gratefull.
My e mail is tampavii@aol.com