FORK SEAL REPLACEMENT

balky1 · July 07, 2017, 07:23:59 AM

Clymer says to remove the brake hose from the anti-dive. I need advice on this since I think I can just split it in half without anything leaking out and without removing the brake hose, correct?

FJmonkey · July 07, 2017, 09:00:59 AM

Yes, the two halves have no hydraulic connection. This also is how you can remove the AD without using block-off plates.

balky1 · July 08, 2017, 01:34:34 AM

Quote from: FJmonkey on July 07, 2017, 09:00:59 AM
Yes, the two halves have no hydraulic connection. This also is how you can remove the AD without using block-off plates.

Thanks for confirmation. I seemed to remember that's the way you do it, but better to ask than to have brake fluid or something all over.

FJ1200W · April 16, 2022, 07:32:17 PM

I promise I'll not ask any questions that are already answered here -

chiz · April 17, 2022, 07:38:24 AM

Was in the bike shop recently having a chat with the proprietor while he disassembled forks on a Gold Wing and discussing the ''special tools". Back in the day when these tools were very expensive and the dollar was worth a lot more he and I came up with tools for forks, He showed me a draw full of them. iI still have the long square section 3/8 rod with an appropriate size nut welded to the end for my old Can-Am (a good hardwood square stick filled in) with the White Bros forks and length of split ABS for driving seals. Cool made to order tools would be nice to have though.

FJ1200W · April 24, 2022, 11:23:57 AM

Thanks out to those that shared here and in other threads.

I did what everyone suggested - I googled the M18 bolt and the local Tractor Supply showed them on hand.

Added bonus: Chick Days

Found the bolt pretty quick, I think it was $6.00 with tax.

Used it with Vice Grips to loosen the caps.

Pounded a 5/8" 12 point 1/2" drive socket onto the end and extensions to reach up into the forks.

All good.

Old Rider · April 24, 2022, 12:47:21 PM

Good solution.You can also use the rear axle nut to losen the caps

Millietant · April 24, 2022, 01:06:21 PM

Quote from: Old Rider on April 24, 2022, 12:47:21 PM
Good solution.You can also use the rear axle nut to losen the caps

That's what was running through my head as well

. Just posted about that somewhere else too.

Old Rider · April 24, 2022, 01:51:37 PM

i have posted a pic before

FJ1200W · April 25, 2022, 06:11:25 PM

Great tips for future peeps!

homerfj1100 · April 30, 2022, 07:13:06 PM

It's a nightmare. I did my best. New seals new dust rubbers. Take all apart (left hand side only, RHS perfect, no leaks).
Finished. LHS immediately leaks again.
Oh my goodness what do I do?.
Oil pools under wheel.

Troyskie · May 01, 2022, 01:57:52 AM

Did you replace the bushes as well, or only the seals and dust rubbers?

Millietant · May 01, 2022, 02:57:29 PM

Sounds like either you haven't got the deal in squarely, or......... if it's just oil pooling on the floor and not oil coming past the seal and running down the fork leg, are you sure you haven't just got a leak from the bottom bolt or the drain bolt at the bottom of the fork leg ?

FJ1200W · May 03, 2022, 12:10:25 PM

Quote from: homerfj1100 on April 30, 2022, 07:13:06 PM
It's a nightmare. I did my best. New seals new dust rubbers. Take all apart (left hand side only, RHS perfect, no leaks).
Finished. LHS immediately leaks again.
Oh my goodness what do I do?.
Oil pools under wheel.

I feel your pain.

Inspect your upper legs. I found a tiny little sharp spot/scratch that I carefully removed with some 1000 wet/dry sandpaper.

So far, so good.

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