Fork seals linking help.

[jagcofj]

wow thanks to all, for the info i will start pulling the forks tomorrow morning. and will update my progress.

[jagcofj]

I just did my fork seals for the first time.  I have to admit, I was a bit nervous, but between the Haynes manual and a truly great YouTube video, I am victorious.  The Haynes manual will have the pictures for the disassembly of the front of the bike and the pics for putting the fork components in the correct order when you reassemble.

This video below will tell you the best way I've seen to replace the seals.  It even points out several common mistakes people make and the "got-cha's" that come up along the way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrmYJgcGX30

As far as the tool for the cap removal, I made one by finding a slightly larger than 27mm bolt at Lowe's (a Home Depot style store) and grinding it down on a bench grinder to fit.  If I had to do it again, I'd spend the measly $35 and get this:
https://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=27mmForkHolder


Use Delboy's video to make the fork seal driver out of drain pipe.  It's $2.50 in parts at the home improvement store and it worked perfectly.

Nice video thanks. 

[balky1]

wow thanks to all, for the info i will start pulling the forks tomorrow morning. and will update my progress.

Ah yes, one thing I remembered during sleeping. 
If you are going to disassemble them completely, before you take out the springs, try to unscrew the allen bolt at the bottom of the legs. Spring might prevent it from rotating.

[jagcofj]

The caps are easy to remove if you have a homemade tool like this one:

I never seen anything like this socket and screw, what is this call the right name for it. Can't find it on line.

[balky1]

The caps are easy to remove if you have a homemade tool like this one:

I never seen anything like this socket and screw, what is this call the right name for it. Can't find it on line.

It is hand made.

[aviationfred]

I'd spend the measly $35 and get this:
https://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=27mmForkHolder

I have used this tool for my fork seal change a few months ago. It works like a champ.


Fred

[jscgdunn]

The caps are easy to remove if you have a homemade tool like this one:

I never seen anything like this socket and screw, what is this call the right name for it. Can't find it on line.

It is hand made.

Just find the right size bolt and drive it into a tight socket with a big hammer.

[balky1]

The caps are easy to remove if you have a homemade tool like this one:

I never seen anything like this socket and screw, what is this call the right name for it. Can't find it on line.

It is hand made.

Just find the right size bolt and drive it into a tight socket with a big hammer.

Welding right size nut on the other side instead of ruining a socket would also work.

[rktmanfj]

The caps are easy to remove if you have a homemade tool like this one:

I never seen anything like this socket and screw, what is this call the right name for it. Can't find it on line.

It is hand made.

Just find the right size bolt and drive it into a tight socket with a big hammer.

Welding right size nut on the other side instead of ruining a socket would also work.

I don't own a welder, but I had four 3/8 drive 11/16" sockets and a 3 lb sledgehammer...  

[balky1]

The caps are easy to remove if you have a homemade tool like this one:

I never seen anything like this socket and screw, what is this call the right name for it. Can't find it on line.

It is hand made.

Just find the right size bolt and drive it into a tight socket with a big hammer.

Welding right size nut on the other side instead of ruining a socket would also work.

I don't own a welder, but I had four 3/8 drive 11/16" sockets and a 3 lb sledgehammer... 

[jagcofj]

Forks of the bike. I was able to pry the seal out with small little bent tip screw driver real easy to do. Thanks for the pics I made this with nuts and bolts I had. The nut fits right in the top of the fork.

OK now the fork seals - are these the right 1's for my bike, There's is taller you can't get the clamp on when it's install. And it don't fit tight on the outer fork tube.

[balky1]

Forks of the bike. I was able to pry the seal out with small little bent tip screw driver real easy to do. Thanks for the pics I made this with nuts and bolts I had. The nut fits right in the top of the fork.

OK now the fork seals - are these the right 1's for my bike, There's is taller you can't get the clamp on when it's install. And it don't fit tight on the outer fork tube.

I'd say your new seals must be the same dimensions like your old ones!
Or, like you see, you can't put the retaining clip on, or something else.

I like the purple mat touch.  Must find one for myself. 

[FJmonkey]

You got the wrong seals. Where did you get them? Did they say they fit the FJ forks? Not reliable if they said they fit. Many here have found that after market seals don't last like the Yamaha seals. Get your money back if you can and get OEM fork seals. I have only used OEM from RPM and cannot properly judge the after market options. Let us know what works for you.

[Tuneforkfreak]

That mat reminds me of the 91 pink stripe color.

[jagcofj]

Forks of the bike. I was able to pry the seal out with small little bent tip screw driver real easy to do. Thanks for the pics I made this with nuts and bolts I had. The nut fits right in the top of the fork.

OK now the fork seals - are these the right 1's for my bike, There's is taller you can't get the clamp on when it's install. And it don't fit tight on the outer fork tube.

I'd say your new seals must be the same dimensions like your old ones!
Or, like you see, you can't put the retaining clip on, or something else.

I like the purple mat touch.   Must find one for myself.  

Funny i keep few trips of carpet to rest when working on stuff. I have rain bow color 1 from the 60s.