I searched for a while and couldn't find anything on replacing the fork seals on the newer style 2004+ gs500f

I'm sure is it a similar procedure as the older bikes, but I keep hearing the new style requires a different special tool?
Anyone
Have a photo of the tool or how to make it for the new style forks?

My bike is a 2006

Any help/leads would be appreciated.

Thanks

Are u sure it's the seals and not dirt preventing the seals from working properly....might be worth a small investment first.
http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/threads/16741/

I may try scraping them clean, but they both weep oil.

I just want to know what tool I need for these new style forks??
I hear they are different than the old style but no one says what special tool you need for the new forks

Quote from: GsSA_TX on November 03, 2015, 11:45:04 AM
I may try scraping them clean, but they both weep oil.

I just want to know what tool I need for these new style forks??
I hear they are different than the old style but no one says what special tool you need for the new forks

I havn't done my seals yet cos mine is 2013,but this guy says it works to 2009 models.Even IF this Special Tool is incorrect i still think the same principal would apply....different size nuts,MAYBE.
http://beergarage.com/GSForkSeals.aspx

If your bike has the Spanish made Paoili  forks........(they have a little round badge on the leg), you need one of these.

http://www.cmsnl.com/products/attachment-fr-fork-assembla_0994034531/

Damper rod removal tool, part # 09940 34531

Or.......you could just try ramming a broom handle in there like everyone else does. 

I used the broom handle method with an impact screwdriver that I could put a hex attachment that I could use on the bolt at the bottom of the fork. 2005 model.

There ya go GsSA_TX.....that got people replying.

Awesome, thanks guys. I will have to give this a try and see how it goes