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soulyjr · 08-30-2005, 03:26 PM

I bought a new seal for my front fork thats leaking, could anybody explain what would be the easiest way to put it on and where to put the fork oil. " I know on the forks but like is there a specific place or do I put it all over?

**87gsxrnut** · 08-30-2005, 03:44 PM

You REALLY need to get a manual. Also replace BOTH seals at once, not just one. Fork must be removed from the bike and entirely disassembled to replace the seal. While it is disassembled, you might as well clean all of the parts too. Be careful when sliding the seal over the tube. The seals are easily damaged, and you'll be doing it again.

There are also different amounts and weights of fork oil that each type of fork needs. Make sure that you get the correct type/weight for your bike. Oil must be measured before putting it in the fork tube. Too little and your forks will be spongy. Too much, and you'll blow your seals in short order, necessitating another rebuild. You might as well get some snap-ring pliers and PVC pipe or seal drivers too.

- Nut

**drgibson** · 08-30-2005, 04:34 PM

Arn't Fork Seals only in Antarctica?

ChicsterMG · 08-30-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

Arn't Fork Seals only in Antarctica?

No...Alaska.

**drgibson** · 08-30-2005, 05:59 PM

Opps I was standing on my head.

08-30-2005, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
soulyjr Newbie Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 5	Fork seals I bought a new seal for my front fork thats leaking, could anybody explain what would be the easiest way to put it on and where to put the fork oil. " I know on the forks but like is there a specific place or do I put it all over?

08-30-2005, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	You REALLY need to get a manual. Also replace BOTH seals at once, not just one. Fork must be removed from the bike and entirely disassembled to replace the seal. While it is disassembled, you might as well clean all of the parts too. Be careful when sliding the seal over the tube. The seals are easily damaged, and you'll be doing it again. There are also different amounts and weights of fork oil that each type of fork needs. Make sure that you get the correct type/weight for your bike. Oil must be measured before putting it in the fork tube. Too little and your forks will be spongy. Too much, and you'll blow your seals in short order, necessitating another rebuild. You might as well get some snap-ring pliers and PVC pipe or seal drivers too. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

08-30-2005, 04:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Arn't Fork Seals only in Antarctica? __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

08-30-2005, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Opps I was standing on my head. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

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