Changing fork oil
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Louisville, KY
I'd imagine that they still do. Don't forget to replace the little brass/copper(?) crush washers either. Although they may look reusable, they aren't and you will have a leak. They are really cheap too especially compared to doing a leg again with fork oil at $13/qt
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Reno, NVs
Lots of good advice here. Replace the copper crush washers and seals, check.
Next question, I don't have a vice at home, will that make my life harder or just annoying? Also, I don't have a fork seal driver, but was thinking about fashioning one....should I just pony up the dough and buy or can one me made?
Next question, I don't have a vice at home, will that make my life harder or just annoying? Also, I don't have a fork seal driver, but was thinking about fashioning one....should I just pony up the dough and buy or can one me made?
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From: GA
To remove the forks the bike has to be supported somehow. I'm guessing everyone has the bike jacked up, is there any concern with weight balance after you've removed the wheel, forks etc? Just wondering what the lift point is on the bike?
Road Captain
Joined: May 2014
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From: MA
I would jack it up near the front of the frame. That way the rear wheel stays on the ground and you're just lifting the front enough to to get the tire off the ground. Should be stable enough to do what you have to but don't reef on it.
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
I replaced the oil in my forks about 20 years ago, with Tellus oil # 46. After a few miles (since 1995) the seals are still holding with no weeping or leaks. I've never had seals last more than 100,000 miles, but these have.
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