As a mechanic this is probably the best content you can get. This man needs to be protected at all costs. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I have done my forks 4 times now and I break this video out every time. By the time I'm ready to do them again, I've already forgotten a point or two. Thus, I can only assume Dave has done this in the hundreds of times.

Most comprehensive video ive seen on fork seal/oil change. Quality! thank you so much for sharing.

Great video, again! I did this on my FZ-09 about 8 months ago.. this video would have been so helpful back then. I managed to work it out but still learnt a lot from this video! Thanks Dave for "giving back" to motorcycles, a lot of people don't share their knowledge. Hope to get to meet you at a track sometime! Cheers!

I don't even need to do this or even have an R6 (yet) but that was so interesting and informative to watch.

Never realized how involved it was. With the right tools it seems pretty straightforward. Thanks for the informative video.

Awesome step-by-step walk through. Dave you're the best. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for doing it with every little detail.

Thank you so much Dave for sharing your knowledge with all of us! Your work and videos are second to none!

Thank you for the detailed video! I was going to pay a shop to do it but after watch the video I think I can do it myself! Thank you very much!

Replaced the oil and seals this week using this video! Thanks Dave!

Excellent instructional video. Competent and comprehensive explanations on a step by step basis without any oops. If I were an apprentice I would love to be working in your shop. Thank you for taking the time to do this presentation. I will look for others by when the time comes.

wanted to say thank you for the video dave. changed my seals in no time and saved me a chunk of change I didn't have. only thing I did different was used the old seals to press in the new ones. no more leaks, thanks again!

I did my forks yesterday with this video you have no idea how much your tutorial helped. YOU ARE THE MAN !!!

Another successful job thanks to Dave Moss. All you have to do is follow the directions. Thanks, Dave.

So much appreciation for this video Dave, I’ve just completed my first ever seal change on y 2013 R6, probably saved me £200 £300, and wasn’t as bad as I was expecting! Also used your installation video to re install the forks and used the installation video to put the front wheel on! Most helpful person on KZfaq for this sort of stuff, PERIOD! Many thanks 🙏

Thank for all this amazing content you have given us. You may be one of the most helpful people on KZfaq.

I am about to buy r6 07 model, and this video is very much helpfull! Thanks Dave 👌🏻

I just went and got my suspension tune by Dave today and just happened upon this video while looking for how to replace my fork cap.

Best how-to videos i've seen in ages. Thanks!!

holly crap!! by far far the best tutorial i've ever seen!! super clear explanations,very articulate ,well...MR MOSS...i think we can say you're the very best in that field,the creme of the creme.

That’s who you look like!!!! This whole time I was like he looks familiar! You look like Michael Rooker!!! And thank you for setting up my suspension, it was great to meet you

Love the technical explanation of the forks! Thanks for sharing!

Dave, you are a God, once I have my BMW 850GS I will be getting a remote session with you to set her up. I love your content and style I think you are amazing and charging just $40 for 1 day is a steal !!!!!

Great video! If you don't have a rebound rod holder I'm pretty sure you can also set the compression to maximum to (mostly) prevent the rod from falling while you reassemble it.

Dave you are the best. Great video. Thank you so much sir. Forks, here I come.

incredible video. thank you for the free lesson!

Mr Dave - thanks this move I made my bike muuuuuuuch better. Thanks a lot

Brilliant video production, Dave. Thank you.

great video and well done describing what is being done! wish i could tackle something like this myself. bought a 06 r6 couple weeks ago and just noticed decent leak on my left fork. guess i'm gonna have someone do both while it's in the shop. figured why just do one.

Thanks for the very simple, easy to follow video!

Well presented and thorough. Bravo. Enjoyed watching.

Very informative video. Thanks Dave!

I can not thank you enough for such a great "how-to". you either get a video that's too short and skips alot of important items or you get a REALLT Long video that spends the first 35 minutes explaining what a washer is then another 35 minutes explaining where the word "washer" came from... so my point is, your video was perfect. no extra BS, explained every step and displayed every step of the process. you made my fork job seem as easy as you were doing it thank you again.

as always your videos are top notch, you have helped me do so much to my CBR, Thank you

Excellent video, you make that look so easy!

this video helped a lot just replaced both fork seals yesterday

Give this man an award! 🏆

Everything explained perfectly and for my exact bike. Let me know I definitely need to take mine to a shop cuz this is out of my league.

Good video Dave!

The only thing missing was a nurse dabbing your brow.. and the sound of a heart beat monitor... awesome vid Dave...

what would you suggest for stripped threads on oil pan?oversized bolt,time sert or replacing the oil pan.Thanks in advance

Fantastic explanation 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you for uploading.

you are the man, Dave.

Thanks for sharing that much of great and professional work in your videos.✌️

Dave, what a great public service!!! But an intimidating job for an intermediate home pro... Think I`ll pay for this one.

very good your work i am here from Brazil, few mechanics have this knowledge, my congratulations

My go-to when doing fork seals!

Very informative. Thanks, Dave!

Thank you for an excellent video!

the best 30 mins of my life

perfect how-to, thank you!

Muchas gracias por el video , fue de suma utilidad, realize un exelente trabajo gracias a la instrucción detallada , abrazo grande y mis mejores deseos para este año , saludos desde Bell ville Córdoba Argentina..

such great info. Earned a sub from me, Dave!

Thank you Dave love you videos!

Muy bueno y completo 👍. Thanks DAVE

phenomenal video thanks for the valuable info

Wow.. Such a professional!

Dave Moss is the man!

Well done! Great insight into if I want to tackle this job or not. I assume the process is similar for the R1 (2007).

Tip ..make sure your bushings are not wore or you will be killing your time and hard work!!and the spring is narrow on one end which fits the preload spacer

Amazing... Great job!!

not trying to nit pick but you used the wrench backward when you tightened the compression valve assembly. this is just for anyone reading this to help them learn to compliment this excellent instructional video. the wrench is designed to be used the other direction. if used on something that requires higher torque you can slip the wrench and round off the nut/bolt. the sliding part always toward the direction of force. this puts the edge of the bolt head that receives the torque at the rear of the tool's jaw which is stronger and doesn't flex. if used how dave used it the jaw will flex and allow excessive amount of slop on the bolt head and round it off when it receives high torque.

Great, thanks Dave!

really good job Man

Dave after uninstalling the fork would you use chain cleaner to clean the inside of the suspension? To wash out the old oil & dirt.

15:14 Would the seal get damaged if you spray WD-40 or PB Blaster (some type of cleaner) in that groove? How often should these fork seals and oil be changed? I have an 08 R6 and was just curious. I don't do any wheelies on it either so the life of the forks should be longer right? I really enjoy this video, lot of information. I had no idea how to do this job and no idea it was this complicating. that's probably why it rarely gets changed on used bikes.

genius at work.

Wondering if the replacing the top cap method is the same for older models ? ? Best clip on KZfaq by far ,Dave you are a great teacher 👍

Sorry mr moss these fork seals you showed are NOT for the 06/07 Yamaha r6. The OEM part number is 5vy-23145-00 the , fork seal you show here has the spring on top of the seal with writing, the seal I posted has the spring on bottom and there is no offset for this seal. This seal is a 41x53x11..the type of seal you showed in this video is a 9.5/10 which explains that offset.. Which the 2007 R1s are

Really enjoyed the video, have been considering a fork change to R6 forks of that vintage. Do you think the R6 forks are a better fork for adjustability, than say a GSX-r showa, and or KYB set ? It would be swapped onto a SV650 ...Thanks much. yl

so which plonker pressed the dislike button by mistake! !??

Dave, I really appreciate your video! Thank you! I would like to ask where did you get the attachments for your work table like the drain pan and for the support that swivel under your bench?

The so called $30 spring compression tool are not bad at all. You can push it down by hand or use a strap.

Great video as always! The rebound adjusters on my Suzuki gsx1400 also wasn't set equally on both forks, I will set it like you demonstrate here in the video, cause now I got different range of clicks in both forks, not good... And you can feel it when you ride the bike, totally unbalanced front...

Great videos and I've got to say I've learnt so much from your videos on fork servicing , I'd like to ask you a question , have you any videos on full fork disassembly ,re damping rod bolt and cartridge out too . This is a job that a lot of people have different options on how to tackle ,some says impact driver or you get special holding tools .I'd really like to hear your opinion on this subject . thanks for a fantastic video yet again .

Great work :)

Is the oil level of 115 mm standard measurement for these upside down forks? Showa and such?

Hello Dave Moss Tuning. Very nice video. I learn a lot and more easily thanks to you. I did like on your video but I had Olhins oil (D43 19 Cst à 40°C ). With Olhins 1000g springs I come up against the big brakes with closed hydraulics -9 (air height 110 mm). I weigh 100 kilograms and have a 2006 R6. I made an air height of 115 mm. Will this solve my problem? or should I add thicker oil? I only ride on circuits Thanks again for what you do.

hey guys this video seem great will it be enough to tackle cbr929 seals how much difference in the process

Super Detailed!

Hi Buddy. I have just one question. In fz1n 2009 is it posible to twist upper tube when you relise pinch bolts in yokes? I have some scratches on them and I would spn them a litle bit ...

Hey Dave I'll be doing this on my 08 here pretty soon! Are there any differences in the forks from the 06/07 to the 08+ any additional steps or tips?

Love the video Dave, was great to actually get stuck into doing the forks and learning along the way! Quick question, do both forks on a R6 06’ have a damper rod?

Thanks nice video !!!

Another great video! Question, is it possible to remove the spring and top cap as one unit and not compress the spring or remove the cap?

Dave, Thanks for the video ... Ive disassembled one fork and had the washer come out after I removed the spring. In the video you mentioned it, but yours never came out. I assume in re-assembly I put it in before the loading the spring. Anything else I should watch for ? Christian

Dear Dave. My Grandfather had a piece of rubber- I think it was old tire or tube on the vice faces, for extra grip / slip and anti-marring Some old wetsuit material would be a good choice! Couple rectangular pieces just kept near the vice Just a thought

Dave, thanks for the great video. What type of oil level tool are you using? I use the common syringe type and they are mostly more trouble than they are worth.

Hi Dave, Great video/tutorial, Sir! It made life easy following along step by step. Question - On these forks, based on the 24 clicks out / 7 turns in, what base setting would you recommend for the hi/low speed compression? Thanks!!

Wow Dave, thank you for this video. Absolutely excellent. I did this years ago to my 03 GSXR forks, basically without any special tools. What a total pain in the ass. Thinking about buying the fork spring compressor and a few other tools and giving it another go. Now aside from the compression valve, would this process be pretty much the same for stock ohlins forks on a 1098S? Would the emery cloth damage the coating on the inner fork tube? What oil height would I be looking for? Thank you as always Dave. And thanks to the man behind the camera, Dave Williams!

Great video Dave. Very informative. I noticed you polished the chrome tube with some 400 grit sand paper/cloth. Is this just regular 400 grit abrasive paper or some special item needed. Any risk for the Chrome ?

fucking great video mate. thankyou very much, just what i need for my 06 R6

You’re a beast

Dave, on the fork seal the side with the "lip or writing on it" when installed is facing down towards the ground correct?

Hello Dave. Do you have video related to the old gs1150 bikes? Kind regards Morten.

U are master!! Tnxx🤩🤩🤩

Thanks Dave - my son now has an R6 and we have to do this job so this video is perfect for us. One thing we did notice with our bike was there is very little difference between rebound full out and fully in. Fully out the forks do not "roll over the top" when compressed and released. Action is fairly quick though. Any thoughts ?

Hi Dave, super interesting video, motivating as well to do this myself. I have a question regarding my '14 Tuono. This has the compression in the left leg and rebound in the right leg. The service manual does not indicate the amount of clicks (range) I should have for the setting screws. How do I know what the range should be? Do you know it? Compression is set at 13 clicks out of 16 is my preferred setting. The previous owner got the forks serviced, but I am not sure it was done properly, considering the current of 13 our of 16 clicks.

NICE job... thanks...👏👏👏🚀🚀🚀💥💥💥

Hi Dave, does the compression adjuster need to be filled to a certain spec? Also does it need to be adjusted all the way out before reassembly? (similar to the fork top nut)