Suzuki 2 Strokes

Is this distance correct? If so, how do you get the springs on ----- and live to tell about it?

Spring puller? a T-bar with a hook on the end?

Yep, spring hook. I have made them out of old spokes. Just bend a hook in one end and form a triangle in the other.


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Is there another way? I made a puller out of an old spoke. The puller itself interferes with the pipe before I can get the spring end over far enough to hook on.
Also, I need someone to check the dimension I posted in the picture. I really can't see how this could be wrong, but I guess it's possible. At assembly, I pulled everything together with a tie down strap - really tight

Yes the dimension is correct, same as mine! I just use a pair of Vise Grips, clamped on one end and pull the hook over the loop.

Thanks Cliff for verifying the dimension. Vise grips were my next plan. It wouldn't be near as hard if there was a little more room.. Also it would have been nice if Suzuki had used little turnbuckles.

I have used one of these and the end fell off in short order
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So I then got a MAC tools S91 from somewhere and it is the bees knees. If I ever see another I'll grab it. Best spring puller for exhaust springs on the planet. Period.

So I then got a MAC tools S91 from somewhere and it is the bees knees. If I ever see another I'll grab it. Best spring puller for exhaust springs on the planet. Period

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Keep that handy Richard. I may want to borrow / rent that. See how it goes today.

A single strand of heavy guage wire,
Through the spring hook, One end over and one end under the pipe,
Tie both ends around a six inch bar and pull towards you,
Hook spring on loop.

I got them on. All of about a 5 minute job. I used a section of old spoke and a pair of vise grips that are as old as me. I ground the inner part of the end boss of the spoke so it would slide. Found out later that I didn't really need to do that.

I realized the picture above is a bit confusing. I actually used it in this position. Spring end in hook and pulled the vise grips toward me with both hands.