Fork Seal Install Tool Size?

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Apr 14, 2010 | 06:09 PM

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Scheers44

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From: Chattanooga Tn

Saw the same article but have yet to try. May do with when I change fluid next couple weeks. Also I used the old seal as a cushion between new seal and PVC have a rubber mallet handy too.

Apr 14, 2010 | 06:25 PM

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gooberdog

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From: NE Alabama

Here's one for 45 bucks..

http://www.georges-garage.com/chassis_tools.htm

Apr 15, 2010 | 01:45 AM

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meepers

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From: Land of the sunstroke

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Originally Posted by Sycho01

I read in a magazine article that you can install the fork seal in the lower leg and then carefully slide it onto the upper leg while still in the triple trees. I have never done this but was considering trying this on my next chrome lowers(I am about 1 yr away from this). Has anyone here tried this method?
Thanks,
John

you cant on these forks. The brass bushings on the fork legs make it not possible. you would most certainly destroy the seal trying that, or atleast end up with a leak