I'm resealing my forks, reading the Climer manual it states "install seal open side up" with a picture which is impossible to see because it's black and white. I read it four times because I can't believe what I'm reading. I'm removing non-spring seals which are open side down and installing springs seals. The Climer manual apperas to be illustrating spring seals. I did notice that my seals (K&L brand) are chamfered on the top (closed side) and have a small lip on the bottom. This would support installing them upside down. Anyone?
Edit; Its a 1984 FJ1100
Quote from: SkyFive on July 24, 2010, 10:21:43 PM
I'm resealing my forks, reading the Climer manual it states "install seal open side up" with a picture which is impossible to see because it's black and white. I read it four times because I can't believe what I'm reading. I'm removing non-spring seals which are open side down and installing springs seals. The Climer manual apperas to be illustrating spring seals. I did notice that my seals (K&L brand) are chamfered on the top (closed side) and have a small lip on the bottom. This would support installing them upside down. Anyone?
That is a well-known error in the Clymer manual... open side down.
Randy T
Indy
Thanks Randy.
Quote from: SkyFive on July 24, 2010, 10:30:46 PM
Thanks Randy.
It's not the only one, I just can't think of the others right now.
Oh, and a lot of guys here will tell ya not to mess with anything but OEM seals. I agree with them. :good:
Randy T
Indy
The Clymer manual illustrates the "flower pot" installed upside down. It also says to install the spring with the closer coils to the top. I believe I read somewhere the closer coils go to the bottom.