Xr400R Fork seal replacement

[Jacquedup]

Hi,

I have a 1998 Honda XR400R

I am following the manual on how to replace the fork seals. I have removed the cap, spring and dumped all the oil.

The nest step states "Hold the fork damper with the special tool and loosen the fork center bolt"

Do I really need to buy this special tool, or is there some other way to loosen the center bolt? Don't really want to buy the tool. Or is there a universal type tool that I will be able to use in future on other bikes?

Thanks

 

[grego]

 

[motomike]

 

[lecap]