Be sure to check out our fork rebuild articles for more in-depth information:
CB175 K7 / CL175 K7 / CB200 / CL200: bit.ly/3CLnJLE
CB360 / CL360 / CJ360: bit.ly/3mG1bq2
CB500T: bit.ly/3BKa463
CB550: bit.ly/3q3wgG2
Torque Specs:
Lower Triple Tree CB175 / CB200 / CB360 families - 13-18 ft lbs. (17.5-24 nm)
Lower Triple Tree CB500T / CB550 / CB750 families - 22-29 ft. lbs.(30-39 nm)
Upper Triple Tree - 12 ft-lbs. (16.5 nm)
Axle (through bolt fork leg) - 43-57 ft. lbs. (59-77 nm)
Axle Holder Nuts - 19-23 ft-lbs. (25-31 nm)
This is the most widely used fork architecture by Honda on their motorcycles in the mid-'60s to the late '70s. To call out a few models specifically, the Honda CB175K7 / CL175K7 / CB200 / CL200 / CB360 / CL360 / CJ360 / CB500T / CB550K / CB550F / and most CB750 families of motorcycles use this fork architecture. In this guide, we cover the rebuild process from start to finish to show how simple these forks can be to rebuild to refresh your front suspension. Its important to know more than just how to drive a new seal into the fork leg, so we cover how to remove the forks from your motorcycle, how to break the stubborn Allen bolt on the bottom free to disassemble the fork, how to inspect the fork tubes for damage and pitting, how to install both EZ fork seals and standard fork seals, and how to reassemble everything. If you have a model of Honda motorcycle that uses this fork architecture but isn't listed in the compatibility, you can also use these instructions to rebuild your forks. Be sure to check your Honda service manual for motorcycle-specific details like how much fork oil and torque specs.
Replacement Parts:
General for all models
Fork Bolt and Washer: bit.ly/3BVo1yp
Fork Oil: bit.ly/3q5cYA9
Graduated Cylinder: bit.ly/2ZVGjCw
CB175K7 / CL175K7 / CB200 / CL200
Standard Fork Seals: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
EZ Install Fork Seals: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Ikon Replacement Internal Fork Springs: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Fork Top Cap: www.common-motor.com/front-fo...
CB360 / CL360 / CJ360
Standard Fork Seals: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
EZ Instal Fork Seals: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Ikon Replacement Fork Springs: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Fork Top Cap: www.common-motor.com/front-fo...
Fork Dust Boot: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Front Axle Holder: www.common-motor.com/honda-fr...
CB500T / CB550K / CB550F
Standard Fork Seals: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
EZ Instal Fork Seals: www.common-motor.com/Honda-CB...
Ikon Replacement Fork Springs: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Fork Top Cap: www.common-motor.com/front-fo...
Fork Gaitor: www.common-motor.com/Honda-CB...
Front Axle Holder: www.common-motor.com/honda-fr...
CB750
Ikon Replacement Fork Springs: www.common-motor.com/honda-cb...
Front Axle Holder: www.common-motor.com/honda-fr...
Contents of this video
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Compatibility list
00:31 - Removing the forks
01:43 - What else should I rebuild?
02:06 - Breaking free the allen bolt
02:57 - Removing the chrome dust cover (if you have one)
03:22 - Draining the fork oil
03:43 - Removing the allen bolt
04:03 - Removing the fork tube, internal dampener, snap ring, and fork seal
04:46 - Inspecting the fork tubes
05:38 - Cleaning Break
05:50 - New fork seal types
06:03 - EZ Install fork seal installation
06:27 - Standard fork seal installation
07:12 - Reinstalling the fork tube, dampener, and allen bolt
07:51 - Fork oil - what type and how much
08:29 - Fork springs
08:38 - Finishing the reassembly
08:58 - Installing the forks on the motorcycle
09:49 - Torqueing the triple trees
10:03 - Axle holder installation
10:27 - Outro