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Best way to remove springs from midpipe???
Hey guys, i wanted to install the arrow midpipe on my f4. The springs are really tight and i was wondering whats the best way to remove them.
Is there a "special" tool i could buy?
any help is appreciated.
thanks.
Is there a "special" tool i could buy?
any help is appreciated.
thanks.
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HUSABERG FS 570
Last edited by Timster; 05-31-2009 at 02:39 PM.
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there is a "spring removal" tool- basically a t-shaped tool with a hook on the end.- not sure where I got mine, have had it for years, but I'm sure you could find one. You can also use a screw driver to lever the hook end of the spring and use the shank of the screwdriver to pull it off. Unwieldy, but possible.
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harbor freight has a cheap t handle that has a hook at the end. Im not sure of the exact purpose of the tool but it works like a charm.
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Hi mate,
Don't piss about with a screw driver, if it goes wrong you end up bleeding. Pound to a pinch you'll hit your paintwork with the sharp end of the driver too.
Spring removal tool is the way :-)
Cheers,
Hoppy
Don't piss about with a screw driver, if it goes wrong you end up bleeding. Pound to a pinch you'll hit your paintwork with the sharp end of the driver too.
Spring removal tool is the way :-)
Cheers,
Hoppy
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I have a set of these, use the hook to pull the spring in place.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
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Thanks a lot guys.
Will try to find/buy one today. Hope they have 'em at home depot or something. would love to install the pipe today
the engine is definitely not good for traffic. the temp is going up to 107 C. about 90 -100 on the highway. Is that normal ?
Will try to find/buy one today. Hope they have 'em at home depot or something. would love to install the pipe today

the engine is definitely not good for traffic. the temp is going up to 107 C. about 90 -100 on the highway. Is that normal ?
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HUSABERG FS 570
Last edited by Timster; 05-31-2009 at 03:45 PM.
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I have a set of these, use the hook to pull the spring in place.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
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That's what I use too.
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Thanks a lot guys.
Will try to find/buy one today. Hope they have 'em at home depot or something. would love to install the pipe today
the engine is definitely not good for traffic. the temp is going up to 107 C. about 90 -100 on the highway. Is that normal ?
Will try to find/buy one today. Hope they have 'em at home depot or something. would love to install the pipe today

the engine is definitely not good for traffic. the temp is going up to 107 C. about 90 -100 on the highway. Is that normal ?


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Hey guys, i wanted to install the arrow midpipe on my f4. The springs are really tight and i was wondering whats the best way to remove them.
Is there a "special" tool i could buy?
any help is appreciated.
thanks.
Is there a "special" tool i could buy?
any help is appreciated.
thanks.
You don't need a special spring puller. Use what you have on your shoes, that is a used shoe lace. Trust me the shoe lace will do wonders!!!!
I've been using my old shoe lace to remove exhaust springs on all my bikes, especially hard to get hook locations.
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast!!
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I just use a pair of long nosed pliers.
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Keep one wheel down!
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If you can't fix it with a hammer you've got an electrical problem!
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but I pop in here from time to time. Come to think of it I don't have a garage since the old one burnt down!
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But...…..a new one is currently rising from the ashes......watch this space!
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