{"product_id":"motion-pro-50mm-14mm-fork-cap-wrench-showa-dual-chamber-08-0706","title":"Motion Pro - Fork Cap Wrench - 50mm \/ 14mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMotion Pro 50mm \/ 14mm Fork Cap Wrench for Dual Chamber Showa Fork\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Motion Pro 08-0706 Fork Cap Wrench is a specialized 3-in-1 suspension service tool engineered specifically for modern Showa 49mm Twin Chamber (Dual Chamber) inverted forks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Servicing closed-cartridge forks requires disassembling both the outer fork cap and the inner damping cartridge assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Using steel adjustable wrenches,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open-end spanners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or pliers rounds off the soft aluminum octagonal cap,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mars the anodized coating,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and risks galling the fine threads on the outer fork tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC-machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 08-0706 wrench combines three essential suspension service functions into a single non-marring tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One end features a 50mm 8-point (octagonal) box wrench designed to cleanly break loose and torque the top fork cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The opposite end features a 6-point box wrench sized to unthread the compression base valve assembly directly from the internal damping cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Centered along the wrench body is an integrated 14mm damper rod holding slot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which captures the lower damper rod flats to prevent shaft rotation when removing the bottom rebound center bolt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3-in-1 Dedicated Service Tool:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrates a 50mm fork cap wrench,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a 6-point base valve socket,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a 14mm damper rod holding slot in a single tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e50mm 8-Point Octagonal Box:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Surrounds all eight facets of Showa 49mm outer fork caps to distribute rotational torque without rounding soft edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCartridge Base Valve Wrench:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-point box profile provides positive engagement to unthread the upper base valve assembly from the cartridge tube for shim stack tuning and oil changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e14mm Damper Rod Holding Slot:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slips securely over the internal damper rod shaft to hold the rod stationary while unthreading the lower rebound center bolt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e6061-T6 Billet Aluminum:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Machined from high-strength billet aluminum to provide high rigidity while remaining non-marring on anodized factory suspension components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLaser-Engraved Markings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features permanent laser-etched sizing and alignment markings with a durable blue anodized finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompact Low-Profile Design:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fits easily inside trackside tool rolls and clears close-tolerance handlebar clamps during on-bike cap loosening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat's in the Box:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x Motion Pro 50mm \/ 14mm Fork Cap Wrench for Showa Dual Chamber Forks (Part #08-0706)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019–2027 – Honda CRF450L \u0026amp; CRF450RL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019–2027 – Honda CRF450X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks with several other makes and models as well. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFitment Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFork Platform Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered specifically for Showa 49mm Twin Chamber (Dual Chamber) coil spring inverted forks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncompatible Systems:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fit WP XACT\/XPLOR 48mm forks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KYB 48mm\/49mm closed-cartridge systems,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Showa SFF-Air TAC systems,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or vintage 47mm Showa twin chamber forks requiring 46mm cap wrenches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUpper Triple Clamp Pinch Bolt Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never attempt to loosen or tighten the 50mm fork cap while the upper triple clamp pinch bolts are torqued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The upper clamp wraps directly around the outer fork tube precisely where the internal fork cap threads engage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Squeezing the tube clamps the fork tube wall against the cap threads,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e causing severe binding and thread galling if forced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"382\"\u003eAlways loosen the upper triple clamp pinch bolts first\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while leaving the lower clamp bolts tight to hold the fork tube in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use the 08-0706 to crack the cap loose 1\/4 to 1\/2 turn on the bike,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e then slide the fork leg out of the clamps to complete disassembly on the bench.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDamper Rod Extraction (Eliminating Locking Pliers):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To extract the closed inner cartridge from the lower fork leg,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the center bolt at the bottom of the fork lug must be unthreaded while the internal damper rod is held stationary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never use locking pliers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e standard vice grips,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or steel channel locks on the damper rod shaft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clamping steel jaws onto the precision-ground rod leaves micro-burrs and scratches that immediately tear through the internal cartridge oil seal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e resulting in catastrophic cartridge oil loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compress the fork spring until the 14mm damper rod flats emerge from the bottom lug,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slide the 14mm slot of the 08-0706 over the flats,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and hold the wrench firmly while unthreading the rebound bolt with a socket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBase Valve Re-threading Precautions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When unthreading and re-installing the base valve using the 6-point wrench end,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e note that the cartridge tube features extremely fine M32\/M34 pitch aluminum threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When reinstalling the base valve,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e push down gently against the internal pressure spring and rotate the base valve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"316\"\u003ecounter-clockwise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by hand until you feel a distinct mechanical \"click\" where the thread leads drop into alignment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thread the assembly in completely by hand before giving it a final snug torque with the 08-0706 wrench.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tmbrmoto.com\/collections\/motion-pro\" title=\"Shop for Motion Pro tools, parts and accessories at TMBR MOTO. All of your motorcycle maintenance needs in one place.\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shop for Motion Pro tools, parts and accessories at TMBR MOTO.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/5720\/1317\/files\/Motion_Pro_Tools_Parts_and_Accessories_Banner.jpg?v=1780694060\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Number: 08-0706\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motion Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51117883293861,"sku":"MOPRO-FRK-CAP-WRNCH-50MM-SHOWA","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/5720\/1317\/files\/Motion_Pro_Fork_Cap_Wrench_50mm_Showa_08-0706.jpg?v=1794094464","url":"https:\/\/www.tmbrmoto.com\/products\/motion-pro-50mm-14mm-fork-cap-wrench-showa-dual-chamber-08-0706","provider":"TMBR MOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}