Fork Seal install
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Road Captain
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From: Syracuse, NY
Fork Seal install
man, i am struggling to get my fork seal down deep enough to put the retaining ring on...i'm pretty sure the metal spring was facing down when i took them apart, but now i am second guessing myself. I'm using a 2" pvc pipe that i tapered slight on the end as a slide hammer. but as much as i beat it, i cant get it down quite enough. I think im going to get a longer pvc pipe so i can tap it with a hammer. its a 2010 WG and i am replacing the sliders with black one Gloss Black Front End Kit-45800010
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From: freedom
you should NOT need a hammer. did you clean the inside of the tube thoroughly and most importantly grease the outside of the seal first? i grease it well and can almost just push it in by hand. then take the pvc and hammer it in. you may not have it tapered far enough up.
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From: SWFL
I've never done it myself, but as I'm planning on swapping the right slider on my FXR for dual disks I've been watching videos. I haven't seen any where they didn't hit the PVC with a mallet - so you may need more force on it to get it seated.
But I'm sure the more knowledgeable/experienced will chime in soon.
But I'm sure the more knowledgeable/experienced will chime in soon.
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From: SWFL
I've never done it myself, but as I'm planning on swapping the right slider on my FXR for dual disks I've been watching videos. I haven't seen any where they didn't hit the PVC with a mallet - so you may need more force on it to get it seated.
But I'm sure the more knowledgeable/experienced will chime in soon.
But I'm sure the more knowledgeable/experienced will chime in soon.
you should NOT need a hammer. did you clean the inside of the tube thoroughly and most importantly grease the outside of the seal first? i grease it well and can almost just push it in by hand. then take the pvc and hammer it in. you may not have it tapered far enough up.
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From: freedom
i use a tube of old red grease by lucas. you can get it at any auto parts store. hell i have had fork tubes that i pulled apart 6 or 7 times messing with things and as long as i lubed it every time i never encountered any damage. i just did a set about 2k miles ago when i put in my aexo suspension. had it apart 3 times for a stupid mistake and they are perfect. that lucas grease works wonders for assembly lube with rubber components lol
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Road Master
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I use the electrical tape method, plus throw the seals into the freezer overnight, makes them just a hair smaller....
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