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Title: Replacing fork seals
Post by: nocturnal on April 06, 2005, 12:27:06 PM
Its time for me to replace the fork seals and I haven't a clue how to do it. Where to get the oil or anything? Can someone please help me out.
Title: Replacing fork seals
Post by: Jake D on April 06, 2005, 12:31:30 PM
Use the search feature or this page.  Maybe a queary like "forks".  Also check the FAQ section on this board.  Somebody (I think Davipu) just put a bad ass how to on fork seals.  

It involves training in explosives, so be careful, for god's sake!
Title: Replacing fork seals
Post by: scratch on April 06, 2005, 12:33:25 PM
http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16318&highlight=fork+seals

Check the phone book for motorcycle shops near you to purchase fork oil.
Title: You will require a very tall nut socket, too.
Post by: marc on April 07, 2005, 09:41:35 AM
To release thee bottom bits of the fork, you'll need a very tall nut socket.

Apart from this, seal cames out easily and quickly...
Replacement is easy.

Marc.
Title: Replacing fork seals
Post by: jiggersplat on April 07, 2005, 10:31:22 AM
i would recommend buying new fork seal retainter rings and dust caps and possibly the fork cap o-rings.
Title: Replacing fork seals
Post by: mp183 on April 07, 2005, 11:35:11 AM
If they are not leaking that bad you can add automatic transmission sealant.  It kept me going for another year on an old Yamaha.
You don't need much of it either.  If not much oil has leaked out
you will need to remove some of the oil to make room for the sealant.