The only way to install is from the top, and I'm not sure why I said you need a fork seal driver because you don't need to split the forks apart.

Just remove the top cap, pull the cap/rod out, pull the spring out and put the new one in.

 

Sandman,

I think hes saying he needs the tool so he CAN split the forks.

If you are going to do ANYTHING to your forks imo, you need to do it at once, seals springs oil spacers ect. If I decide to open my forks up, whats another 25$ for seals? I dont know many people who would throw the same oil back in, after changing their seals.

Spacers are the way to go, on the cheap end. If your like me and loan out your bike to different guys @ diff weights, it only makes sense to put spacers in to compensate for the weight issues, being as though the f2 has little to no adjustability.

 

So I keep asking questions on this topic... but here's another one for you all! Are the springs any stiffer in the 94 F2 forks, or do they just feature more adjustability, and the switch to cartridge style?

 

But do you need a spring compressor?

 

I'm not going to answer this question again, do some detective work and look a few posts back.

 

I installed my new springs today. Racetech instructions are crap! I cut the tubing required to spec and it came up short. Not even close to stock length. Instructions said with the measurements to 6 11/16ths inches. The race suspensions guys here in Indy said cut to stock length and they were right, I cut a 8 inch piece. I do like the ride now and easier to use my front brakes. Racetech springs are alot better now.

 

What size shim do I need if I weigh 275? I am wanting to try shining the factory spring before I spend the money on a new set of race tech springs. I am just curious what material is best, ID, OD, and length. Eventually I want to rebuild my forks with cartridge internals, but that is for another pay day.

 

I'm rocking racetech front springs on my bike, with the 94 F2 cartridge forks. BIIIGGG difference! I also rebuilt the fork with new bushings, and new seals, and new Amsoil fork oil. My bike is running GREAT!

 

I already blew my seals out since changing them in April. I am working to hard on my turns, fork oil everywhere.

 

Hi everyone. Not to hi-jack this thread, but I've been soaking up so much help from everyone on this forum I thought I'd see if anyone could point me in the right direction for my own setup. My seals are leaking so I'm planning on replacing the seals, dust covers, and oil. What I'm curious about is what else I should be taking care of while in that deep. I'd love to not have to sink a lot of money into this project right now if at all possible. My specs...

1) I weigh 140lbs (maybe that qualifies for "midget" weight as described in post #2 so I'm hoping stock springs will be okay for me. Racetech's site says I need stiffer)
2) I ride 100% street. Nothing hard. Mostly commuting to/from work and then longer trips too (250+ miles)
3) Right now the front end just feels like crap. Dives down under even the slightest braking. Bike is a 93f2 and has 32,500 miles and has never been laid down.
4) Seal on the left tube is leaking

I read a bit about spacers in this thread so far and am wondering if this might be the ticket for me or if just changing out the oil might take care of all my woes. I'm capable of building most any tools I might need too so if you guys have recommendations on what to make sure to have on hand that would be great. Sorry again for the huge post and hi-jacking, but again, thanks in advance for the help.