Easily replace motorcycle fork seal quickly without taking forks completely apart

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4 ай бұрын

When changing a leaky fork seal, most videos show the entire fork being dismantled . They take out the lower hex screw and use the stanchion to hammer the seal out.
The lower hex screw is very difficult to remove and there is then an increased chance of fork oil leakage at this point.
This video shows removal of the fork seal and replacement using the old fork seal as a driver.

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@whathappened2230 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video!

@Dentinvent 16 күн бұрын

You are welcome. Some commented that taking the lower screw out to drain it is easier . Once you try that , you will know just how hard it is to take that screw out unless you have an impact gun and the correct hex adapter . This method , the lower screw seal will never start leaking.

@RANGOArts 4 ай бұрын

it's easier to remove the bottom bolt. better safe than sorry. one scratch on that shaft and you'r leaking for life

@Dentinvent 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment . I had a look at the bottom bolt and my Allen key wouldn’t budge it . I know an impact gun on a suitable hex adapter would have done it but that requires more tools to buy or borrow.

@8alakai8 4 ай бұрын

yes if you dont understand how it works but still wont to work on it wy not just take the fork apart its not hard to do

@Dentinvent 4 ай бұрын

I watched the correct videos in fork disassembly and understand it all .

@Dentinvent 4 ай бұрын

I think I had massive patience. I had fun and at least my fork doesn’t leak . That was the aim.

@HighGrade_FireBlade 29 күн бұрын

That’s so much more work than removing the bottom damper cartridge bolt and separating the stanchion from the slider. How else are you going to check the tubes for bends with a dial indicator? Or did you skip every single important step in the service manual?

@Dentinvent 29 күн бұрын

True what you said . I only wanted a new seal and my bike mechanic said the method would work . It worked so if there are tube bends the bike mechanic can deal with that .

@larsnielsen3336 28 күн бұрын

7:29 ... yes it does have that spring, but you can't see it on this type of seal, as it is 'build in' behind the rubber lip

@Dentinvent 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for letting me know . Maybe mine now has two springs ?

@dennisgibb7958 4 ай бұрын

DO NOT do this unless you are ready to take a long time and have massive patience. All the steps he is doing are what you would do anyway to properly do a fork seal change/inspection. I have done many without removing the fork at all. Wheel and brakes off, good support, remove the lower bolt and seal clip, tap them out by extending and lengthening the fork leg. Install can be done with a piece of pvc/nylon pipe cut in half as a driver This is the improper way to service a fork. If you see someone do this in a shop or even as side work, RUN

@Dentinvent 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments. I did have massive patience and enjoyed changing the fork seal. It is satisfying to see the new seal does not leak now. I never say this is the correct way to do things. It was just the way I did it and my main aim was the stop the fluid leaking out. I assume with your method , you need to drop the fork right out to get the old seal off and to get your pvc pipe in place to push the seal down.