fork seal replacement time
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fork seal replacement time
97 RK air ride suspension
Howdy all. I just ordered a (hopefully) complete rebuild kit with seals and boots. I'm told i can just get the front tire off the ground and do not need to remove the forks from the tree and can rebuild it from the bottom end. I have a service manual so I have the info but Ive never done this seal replacement before. Can I get helpful suggestions, what i can make a seal driver out of or any info that may help me get this done correctly?
You all have been such a help already, I have my leaks fixed so moving on to get this ol girl ready for a nice long ride. TIA
Howdy all. I just ordered a (hopefully) complete rebuild kit with seals and boots. I'm told i can just get the front tire off the ground and do not need to remove the forks from the tree and can rebuild it from the bottom end. I have a service manual so I have the info but Ive never done this seal replacement before. Can I get helpful suggestions, what i can make a seal driver out of or any info that may help me get this done correctly?
You all have been such a help already, I have my leaks fixed so moving on to get this ol girl ready for a nice long ride. TIA
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Figure 6 hours minimum
Wheel / Fender / Headlamp nacelle
PVC pipe ( or a socket ) can be used to install the seals
( Drain screws are J.I.S. and easy to strip )
( Pick up new seals and service the front wheel bearings while it`s off)
Wheel / Fender / Headlamp nacelle
PVC pipe ( or a socket ) can be used to install the seals
( Drain screws are J.I.S. and easy to strip )
( Pick up new seals and service the front wheel bearings while it`s off)
Last edited by eighteight; Jan 30, 2023 at 02:15 PM.
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If by strip you mean rounding out the head then using a Phillips screw driver yes, using the proper driver no. For most JIS screws the driver size is quite large.
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She's a 97 year. Pretty sure I want the seals to not be a issue with leak down. Already moved the tank and checked hose fittings with soap. I will be re placing all the hoses and connectors for the front. Just did the rears and have no air loss over a week now. Just replacing all the old dried up seals n such. Thanks
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Item 12 sometimes requires the quick action of an impact to prevent the damper rod from spinning
REMINDER , these forks were made in Japan item 12 is METRIC
You round out ( strip) either of these fastener heads and you`ll regret it.
Last edited by eighteight; Jan 31, 2023 at 03:49 AM.
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