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FORK SEAL REPLACEMENT

Started by Kennyg, September 21, 2011, 11:45:40 AM

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balky1

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?


FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

FJmonkey

Yes, the two halves have no hydraulic connection. This also is how you can remove the AD without using block-off plates.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

balky1

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.


FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

FJ1200W

I promise I'll not ask any questions that are already answered here -
Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA

chiz

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

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.
Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA

Old Rider

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

Millietant

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  :sarcastic:. Just posted about that somewhere else too.
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

Old Rider


FJ1200W

Great tips for future peeps!
Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA

homerfj1100

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.
Homerfj1100

Troyskie

Did you replace the bushes as well, or only the seals and dust rubbers?
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Millietant

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 ?
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

FJ1200W

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.
Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA