Honda Shadow Fork Seal Replacement Making Every Mistake You Can. It's a 98 VT1100C

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Raise bike, jack and jack stand under frame, maybe wood blocks to support part number 5149-MN-8-305 from the video
Front wheel
. remove speedometer cable set screw and disconnect cable
. loosen pinch bolts (16 ft lbs tighten) pull the front axle out and remove front wheel
. don't hit brakes it'll compress the pads
. Install alline the index line on the axle with the fork leg before tighten pinch bolts
Install and tighten the axle bolt (43 ft lbs)
Install bolt caps
Brake removal
.remove the brake hose clamp
. remove the caliper mounting bolts and the brake caliper from the right fork leg
Do not hang the caliper from the brake hose
. remove the fender
Fork removal
. remove the fork socket bolt - hex 5 or 6 mm (14 ft lbs)
. loosen the fork cap but don’t remove it
. remove the fork pinch bolts and remove fork
.CAREFULLY remove fork cap, it is under pressure
. remove spacer, spring seat/washer, and fork spring
. pour out fork fluid by pumping for tube up and down several times
Seal remover
. remove the dust seal
. remove the stopper ring - c clamp
. pull on the fork tube until the slider bushing is felt and pulls the seal out
. remove the seal
. sand with 600 and remove all pits and bumps that will damage new seal
. clean all the components
.
. check the bushing for ¾ wear
Install rebound spring
. for piston into fork tube
. oil lock over for piston
. fork tube into slider
. use lube and a vinyl tape wrapped around the tube or a sleeve with lube or for fluid to slide on new seal
. use tube to tap down seal into fork tube
. install clamp - stopper ring
. apply fork fluid and vinyl tape to install dust seal --(added Lock-tite the fork piston bolt before filling with fluid or it leaks out.)
. add fluid 15.8 Imp Oz or 15.2 US oz
. pump several times to remove air
Check the fork fluid level - 6.8 in from the top
. install the the fork spring with tight coil side facing down
. Install spring seat and spacer
. Install new O-ring into the fork cap grove and install fork tube
. route cables
. install fork assembly and tighten fork pinch bolts 36 ft lbs
. tighten fork cap . 17 ft lbs
Tighten upper pinch bolt 8 ft lbs
. install front fender 4 bolts
. Install speed cable
. install caliper mount bolts - 33 ft lbs
. Install brake hose clamp 9 ft lbs
. turn signal assembly install 6.5 ft lbs
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - How To Tell It Needs Replacing
01:06 - Axle Removal
02:30 - Stuck Brake Caliper Bolt
02:37 - Fork Seal Bolt Removal
03:34 - Tire Removal
04:15 - Tire Removal
05:01 - Fork Cap Loosen Removal
05:24 - Upper Fork Pinch Bolts Removal
06:05 - Fork Cap Removal
06:28 - Fork Dust Cover Removal
06:56 - Fork C Clamp Removal
07:39 - Fork Suspension Brass Seal Wear
08:02 - Using Vacuum Extension Tube To Install Fork Seal
08:58 - Fork Suspension Spring Install
09:11 - Fork Suspension Fluid
10:05 - Fork Suspension Seal Install
11:05 - Fork Suspension C-Ring Clamp Install
11:31 - Fork Suspension Dust Cover Install
12:23 - Fork Suspension FLuid Drain Bolt Install
13:16 - Fork Suspension Washer Above or Below Coil Spring
13:38 - Adding Fork Suspension Fluid
15:08 - Install Fork Suspension Cap
15:56 - Fork Stripped Bolt Removal and Replacement
18:37 - Fork Seal Bolt Thread Lock
19:40 - Fork Upper Pinch Bolt Torque
20:04 - Fork Seal Fluid Bolt Torque
20:24 - Fender Install
21:35 - Brake Install
21:54 - Wheel Install
22:12 - Axle Install
22:30 - Axle Pinch Bolt Install
22:50 - Axle Wheel Main Bolt Install
23:12 - Speedometer Cable Install
Music: www.bensound.com and youtube audio library

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@pchitti241 2 жыл бұрын

Feel like I made this video... thanks for showing me what I am going to do. 😆

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

You'll get better and better doing it over and over like I did. LOL.

@pchitti241 2 жыл бұрын

@@Squisheyy man i hope not. Lol

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

@LaSaus Right?

@donthompson164 Ай бұрын

I typically refer to "Grandpa Google" when attempting a new repair job that I have never done before. This is one of those times. I watched a couple of other videos and was not satisfied that I had a solid understanding of the process for replacing fork seals. Then,.... I found this video. I watched it twice because I was laughing too much the first time. I wasn't laughing at you because of the mistakes you made, i was laughing because I thought for a second,...."Did I make this video?" I have now subscribed to your videos and you are now my "Go to Grandpa Google guy." Thank you for your patience and perseverance!

@Squisheyy Ай бұрын

Thanks, I'll take that as a compliment. "Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others."

@williamtyree3896 10 ай бұрын

Dude you are the kept it real motorcycle mechanic. Id definitely drink a beer with you and work on our bikes.

@Squisheyy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I"m not a mechanic, I've just been working on cars and bikes for as long as I can remember. I just hope my mistakes can help a guy out and it's fun

@OlderShadowRider Жыл бұрын

Read all your comments, most interesting, but some are pointless. Having said that, I personally know how hard it is to video and edit and still working on it. You did a great job, and yes, all your mistakes are well pointed out and noted. Thank you as a Honda Shadow owner, Hats off to you mate.

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it is challenging to video, edit and fix at the same time. If anything, it helps me learn some stuff and maybe help out someone else along the way. I’ve always been a fan of the old shadow, it really is a great bike.

@victorvonzell360 Жыл бұрын

Thank for years I've always stayed away from the forks now with patience and winter days when needed I can do it. Thank you

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

Sweet, I've pulled apart plenty, messed up as much as I fixed.

@keithstarkweather3284 Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, tackling this job tomorrow for the first time.. thank you for making me less intimidated.

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

I hope my mistake help ya.

@robertsweeting875 9 ай бұрын

just picked up an 87 vt1100, got one bad seal so im going to be doing both, seeing this reminds me that not all youtube mechanics are godly and dont forget things. i like how you make the mistake and show the mistake and the fix for it

@Squisheyy 9 ай бұрын

I hope it helps and helps your confidence. It took be 2 whole days, but I don't regret doing it myself. Shadows a great bike.

@sikkx69 Жыл бұрын

LOL from the first few seconds this video tells me I'm watching The wrong how 2 video

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

How not to video?. I hope you enjoyed.

@kindlygiant 2 жыл бұрын

I have to do my seals in my bike. I feel you are my spirit animal as this is exactly how mine will go🤣🤣

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

I sure hope not. But looking back. It’s was a great experience and I saved a bunch of money that I could burn on fuel.😁

@ThePhotoForce 2 жыл бұрын

nice work finding that vacuum pole for the seal driver. I just had the hardest freaking time driving mine down bc the PVC I picked up wouldn't fit right. Of course I was too impatient to wait till next day for the store to open so ive been at it the past couple hours trying everything. Hopefully I didnt beat on the seal too much to cause damage otherwise ill be right back at it again redoing the job. Thanks for the video

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, Yeah, I hope you didn't damage the seals. I bought PVC also and it didn't fit so I returned it and found the vacuum hose extension. Which was the next day. Watch out for the speedometer cable routing. I broke a couple of cables because I didn't route them back correctly. Glendale Honda guy told me to check it when I went in for my 3rd cable lol. An expensive lesson for sure. I also bought the fluid and seals from him. So, I guess he knew what was up.

@phil8742 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this content. Good work, ill be attempting this soon

@Squisheyy 5 ай бұрын

Good luck, I hope it helps

@davidhayter8516 28 күн бұрын

Great video. Seems like it took you a couple of days but you got there. Hope the test ride went smoothly. It’s really hard doing things the first time but by number fifteen you should be good at it. That’s why mechanics do these standard maintenance jobs better than DIYers because they do them, if not everyday at least once a week.

@Squisheyy 28 күн бұрын

Yes sir, It's been good for a few years now. A good mechanic is invaluable. I wish I could find one.

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

This was the most challenging fix since the shift solenoid. I hope it helps you make it less challenging for you.

@adamsgritton 2 жыл бұрын

I’m about to replace my seals also. I’ve watched several videos and yours is by far the best. We all make mistakes, and the fact that you just kept pushing through is fantastic. Well done sir!

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Smart people learn from others mistakes, so your already way ahead. lol. Good luck!

@reddragon9708 2 жыл бұрын

A "what not to do video". Thank you for the video. I also am human and do human mistakes.

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I hope it helps. I feel like the more frustrating it is, the more victorious I feel when I'm done. Same?

@reddragon9708 2 жыл бұрын

@@Squisheyy i have a 96 shadow vt1100 bought a rebuild kit for my carburetor and I have taken it in and out 5 times now. Due to other issues. I'm really good at it now.

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

@@reddragon9708 Oh, man, I know how that is. I've done that with the Stator. Problem is, I'll probably forget the next time around and I'll have to redo it at least 4 times.

@christopherbrown4417 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching your video . Be nice to have your attitude, and just move right along ,as things go a little sideways you reel it back in and git er done .

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

@VaansWorld Жыл бұрын

Great video! Haha it was super enjoyable. Just remember, you have to always start your bolts by hand, not with the gun...for both loosening and tightening. Which I'm sure you know by now. Cheers buddy! Wish me luck! I'm about to go do the same thing

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

I think broken bolts are my subconscious telling me they really do need to be replaced. I set my impact to tighten by mistake, and plenty of others, thus the title. LOL, glad you enjoyed it.

@VaansWorld Жыл бұрын

@@Squisheyy hahaha it's an easy mistake to make to be fair!! My knees get weak every time a bolt breaks. Thanks for the video!

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

@@VaansWorld I know the feeling all to well. BTW, those spyder stingers drill bits for metal have been a game changer for drilling out broken bolts for me. And trust, I have had more experience than I care to need.

@VaansWorld Жыл бұрын

@@Squisheyy I'll keep that in mind! God knows I'm gonna need em

@joemannix7471 Жыл бұрын

You should break the bolts loose from the dampers before you relieve the tension of the spring. A impact driver is the preferred method. Do not remove these bolts because you will leak oil everywhere. Just break them loose and hope they come all the way out after the spring is removed. There is a tool to prevent the damper from spinning and blah blah blah. I assisted on these exact forks just today. All I did was get the damper bolts loose. The right side had four ounces of water and a shitload of rust. We only put the fork oil in once.

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

I leaked oil everywhere on one side, did it better on the other. I can't believe it had water and rust. at that point, i would replace the whole fork.

@nashvilleunderground9198 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I've been looking for a video with these style forks for a while. I hear the upside-down forks are supposed to be better, I wonder why there's not more?

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the +. Inverted forks are on sport bikes. They do wonders for control on tight, peg scraping turns. But, when the seal blows it dumps for seal oil on the wheel and brakes. Bad news when knee dragging canyon twisties. lol.

@veasnachak3178 Ай бұрын

Was that red thread lock? Did it call for red? That bolt is never coming out again without heat.

@Ladosligese Жыл бұрын

if you want to avoid hanging front break .. then before torking it down .. pull the lever after wheel is installed ofc .. then when tight THEN tork it down and it should be alligned :)

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

Great life hack. Thanks for the tip. I’ll give it a try next time

@eddie9903 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching your video. You did a great job explaining it step by step especially the torque specs. That's pretty funny the way you put the bloopers at the end.Hey where do you live I want you to do mine I'll pay you $300. I live in Mohave valley AZ. are you anywhere close? Anyway great video.

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the props. I'm an Angeleno, so it's not very close. If you have the time, I'd give it a try. The worst is that spring under pressure. I've shot those things out and got a fork oil shower before. I put the steps in the video description, I think I missed the locktite. I need to add that.

@eddie9903 Жыл бұрын

@@Squisheyy. That's funny!! I have an appointment with a guy tomorrow he's going to fix it for me and it's going to cost me 300 bucks. Better him than me I'm a musician not a mechanic. Anyway great video again keep them coming. I have a 2008 Honda Shadow Spirit.

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

@@eddie9903 Sweet, Yeah, for $300 you don't want to risk losing a money maker. $300 is a good deal.

@WizardKing-Official Жыл бұрын

Nice

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@maniacwombat Жыл бұрын

i need to say. on the axle u normally Tourque the Axle First, THen THe Pinch Bolts otherwise it willbe not set correctly. and the bolt u broke was bc of wrong direction :D but good job for what u had to work with :)

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good to know. I did every steep in reverse.

@maniacwombat Жыл бұрын

@@Squisheyy basically yes :D i thought it would be good to metion bc not erevy motorcycle is that way, ma KTM has the Same Princip so when nobody told it in the comments i Smelled my chance xD

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

@@maniacwombat Yeah, I checked the torque after a tank of gas all the way around, just to be safe. I can kick myself when I miss something. But it wouldn't be the first or last time.

@maniacwombat Жыл бұрын

@@Squisheyy dont worry i think at your case it wasnt that problematic but u save it for a future 😊 and just keep in mind to maybe check ur wheelbearings bc of a greater wear from the acle play, the next time u are on it. 👍

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

@@maniacwombat Wheel bearings, Yes, I need to check those next time.

@johnbernier34 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do one for how you got it up on jack stands?

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

I have this one Lifting my Honda Shadow Using A Jack & 2X4's VS A Center Stand I almost wrecked my motorcycle kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7CTZ5WBsM3Of4U.html

@johnbernier34 2 жыл бұрын

@@Squisheyy I dumped mine over, jacked it right on its side. Now along with fork seals I need to understand why it hemorrhages fuel. Float must be traumatized

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnbernier34 oh man, I hate fuels leaks. There are a bunch of points between the tank to the carbs that can leak, it’s usually not that hard, just super time consuming.

@gustavogutierrez4680 2 жыл бұрын

At least you know now

@Yo-mamashouse Жыл бұрын

How much fork oil?

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

At 13:42 6.8 inches from the top lip after working the air bubbles out.

@N269 2 жыл бұрын

Why are you using an impact driver so much???????

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

I have bad habit of picking up what ever is in reach

@adeyemoolusegun4828 2 жыл бұрын

What is the size of the oil seal

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

I picked it up from the Honda dealer. It didn’t have a size, just a part number. 5149-MN-8-305 from the video

@paulshibbs 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! You broke that bolt because your impact gun was set to tighten, Not loosen.

@Squisheyy 2 жыл бұрын

What was I thinking? It isn't the first time either. lol. Oh well.

@AndyInTheAir 2 жыл бұрын

There's really no good reason to use impact tools at all here imo, especially on the assembly. Good luck.

@lynn7000 Жыл бұрын

I think your drill may be part of the problem 😅

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

It’s all me that’s the problem. Lol. I had it set to tighten and not loosen. Ooops

@nilseckerbom6826 Жыл бұрын

Using that shit electric is not good, that is howe people here in Thailand brake bolts, I use proper hantools, then I have the right feeling in my hand

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

You are so right. That is a mistake. Breaker bar is the best to wiggle stuck bolts in both directions.

@rg2431 Жыл бұрын

you don't know elementary things, you've complicated your work dozens of times, you're doing the wrong things with the wrong tool, it's a nightmare. just please do not repair other units of your motorcycle yourself. please no one repeat what this person does. the author is incompetent in repairing motor vehicles, and your life on the road depends on it.

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

Obviously! Wise words of advice.

@jerremyjones6592 Жыл бұрын

Jesus🙄 This reminds me of working on my vehicles with my boys....good ol days. You eventually FIND THE ANSWER. He even expresses acknowledgement in making mistakes all over the video. Pretty sure he never claimed to be the founder of fork service..... he's simply recording what HE'S doing to HIS OWN shit. Use some of it, none of it, whatever you want. Get second opinions. Match it up with the hundreds of media out there to help you. Learn what NOT to do🤷🏾‍♂️. All input helps..... ....all but the crap you brought here, douchebag.

@2wheelsOrDieNC Жыл бұрын

My bike is a 97 vt1100c2. Got 53k miles. I need to rebuild forks. Replace seals, etc. Whats the general consensus on replacing the springs? If i got forks apart id rather replace when apart vs having to do it 2x. Thoughts? Also bro i work on just about anything you can think of and that impact will break more shit than it will fix.. lol hand tools bro hand tools . Lol thx for the video

@Squisheyy Жыл бұрын

fork springs are replaced between 50-100k. If you hit the front brakes and it bottoms out or they start to feel mushy. Yes, lol, impact breaks as much as fixes. Also setting it in the wrong direction, oophs.

@2wheelsOrDieNC Жыл бұрын

@Squishey lmao yea that happens to the best of us. My seals are leaking for sure, its got a good bit of dive to it when front braking but i haven't bottomed out. Im just gonna do full rebuild. I think its worth taking the time n expenses. Unfortunately at 53k miles this thing needs new everything...lol