First of all, let me say thank you very much for the help on previous posts!

I have been riding and wrenching on my own for a long time, but its been years since Ive done much more than maintainance, and I appreciate having knowledgeable folks to talk things over with. Im going over the whole bike and find it saves a lot of grief to be informed before tearing things apart.

I have never replaced fork seals, although I have replaced many other seals in other places and vehicles. Is there anything specific to wide glide seals that I need to know? Its a 73, but the FE seems to be a 66.. Home made tool easy to create? Any hints appreciated!

Packrat56

 

I have had good luck using PCV pipe as a tool to seat the seals on my front fork jobs.

 

No difference on those older forks. I can not remember back that far but they are similar to the new ones. Try out Amy:

 

1.5 inch pvc pipe approx 20-24 inches in length , rubber mallet and seat the seals....really simple i did it this past weekend.

 

Thanks very much! Disassembled last night, looks straightforward.. PVC on the shelf.. Appreciate the info.