Older XS650 Fork Damper Rod Holder Tool

I needed a damper rod holder tool to dissasble some older XS650 fork tubes, but couldn't find one available.  Luckily for me, there are a few folks that have made them and documented the process.  This is how I made mine.  I started with a 6 point 17mm socket.  I set the socket in a vice, facing up, and made two verticle cuts (you can kind of see in photo #2 where those cuts where made).  Next, I positioned the socket horizontally in the vice and made a couple more cuts (not all the way through, just enough to connect the verticle cut.  I used a nice, new hack saw blade.  You should too.  Next step, get some vice grips and bend that cut piece off (photo #1).  You will have to file the inside of the socket a bit untill you get the right fit on the damper rod.  Having a mostly dissasemble fork handy should help you dial in the right fit.  In the end you should have a handy little socket tool you can be proud of.