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Offline Streak

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Front Fork Seals
« on: May 06, 2015, 04:17:32 PM »
So chaps, with the Front Fork Seals which I have one leaking....how hard is it to replace them? I have looked at the seal mate doovy, but am curious to how hard it is to do?
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Re: Front Fork Seals
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2015, 04:34:26 PM »
I think it's like anything else; it's easy if you know what to do.

This is something I leave with the pro's as they have the right gear; I don't.
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Re: Front Fork Seals
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2015, 05:24:39 PM »
Fork Seals.........I had mine done Sep last year by a wrecker with a workshop and plenty of working knowledge. I was quoted about $200 to give him the forks only, or $300 here have the bike and I will do it all. Because its a big job I said here is the bike. Cost me $350 with new pads as well. its really a labour intense job getting the forks out but its one of those jobs that if your not confident in doing it your self then its best left to an expert. Just for the fact of setting it all back up again and done properly.My 2c worth. Good luck with it Streak........... :wht11 Also take a look at Dalboys garage where he does the seals on an 1100. I tried one of the seal mates but it was too far gone but worth a try though.....
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Re: Front Fork Seals
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2015, 04:10:36 PM »
I have done it on multiple bikes (gs850, fj1200, gxsf750) and it is a bit fiddly (< 1/2 day taking it easy + cleaning everything as well).  Sometimes you need to make a tool to stop the damper rod from rotating as you unscrew it at the bottom, but he gsxf didn't need that.

PS: I'm near Twba if you decide to give it a go and want a hand.
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Re: Front Fork Seals
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2015, 05:12:08 PM »
Hi Streak,  I think its pretty straight forward really.  This forum has great info to get one preparred for the job.  You dont need to remove plastic.  My hex head socket allows me to get in and undo the tripple tree clamps.  What I really do recommend is having the correct fork seal driver.  Its just worth it. Plain & simple.
This is the one I purchased. 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fork-Seal-Driver-41mm-Yamaha-Honda-Suzuki-Kawasaki-329-04-/161333881762?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item25903faba2
The first time I did not have it, and I damaged the seal trying to use a punch. 
The thing to also remember is the seals also have letering & numbers on the outside. 
Otherwise fairly straight forward.  I think Brock permanamtly posted a good video about it.
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Re: Front Fork Seals
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2015, 06:46:44 PM »
 Hi Streak I did mine last year aint hard we may need to have a day at my place and do forks and 5 way connector

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Re: Front Fork Seals
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2015, 06:50:59 PM »
  when I did mine I replaced the top and bottom bushes as well 
   


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Re: Front Fork Seals
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2015, 06:56:26 PM »
I've got mine booked into do as well
 

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Re: Front Fork Seals
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2015, 09:55:01 PM »
I have always used the old seals to protect the new ones when driving them in with a small drift.  Other option is a piece of pvc pipe of the correct diameter.

 ++ for replacing the bushes esp on high mileage bikes.  It is easy to do while the forks are apart.
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