Fork Seal - Replacement
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Fork Seal - Replacement
In addition to the great advise already written by members who have done this - here are my additional photos & tips...
2 x Honda Fork Seal Kits as below in Australia = $76.50
Oil = $29.00
2 x Honda Fork Seal Kits as below in Australia = $76.50
Oil = $29.00
Last edited by CBRclassic; Dec 28, 2009 at 02:02 AM.
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In addition to the great advise already written by members who have done this - here are my additional photos & tips...
1 Bike on centre stand and jack or block under sump for support. Support brakes with ties.
2 Unscrew Cap from top bolt (Outer of Tubular spanner in toolkit fits CAP).
3 Fully loosen top bolt before removing stepped collar clip.
4 Top and lower bushes only need replacing if all the teflon (grey color) is worn off and you clearly see all copper color. You can see good teflon this bottom bush. The top bush is also OK because the teflon is on the inside (the working surface). If these need replacing = $15 each in Aust.
1 Bike on centre stand and jack or block under sump for support. Support brakes with ties.
2 Unscrew Cap from top bolt (Outer of Tubular spanner in toolkit fits CAP).
3 Fully loosen top bolt before removing stepped collar clip.
4 Top and lower bushes only need replacing if all the teflon (grey color) is worn off and you clearly see all copper color. You can see good teflon this bottom bush. The top bush is also OK because the teflon is on the inside (the working surface). If these need replacing = $15 each in Aust.
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In addition to the great advise already written by members who have done this - here are my additional photos & tips...
When tapping in the new seal PLACE THE OLD SEAL ON TOP OF THE NEW SEAL then tap in place with the PVC pipe. This further protects the new seal.
In Australia the PVC pipe can be bought from Bunnings - part - PVC PRESSURE PIPE HOLMAN 40MM 1MTRE LONG PVP4012-1 for $9.24. This pipe will fit exactly and you dont have to cut as in picture 1 here.
When tapping in the new seal PLACE THE OLD SEAL ON TOP OF THE NEW SEAL then tap in place with the PVC pipe. This further protects the new seal.
In Australia the PVC pipe can be bought from Bunnings - part - PVC PRESSURE PIPE HOLMAN 40MM 1MTRE LONG PVP4012-1 for $9.24. This pipe will fit exactly and you dont have to cut as in picture 1 here.
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Just a note.
Dont just buy new bushes thinking they will do the job. You need to check the wear on the inside of the fork leg to make sure you dont need a (custom) oversized bush.
Dont just buy new bushes thinking they will do the job. You need to check the wear on the inside of the fork leg to make sure you dont need a (custom) oversized bush.
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front suspension height
On my 91' my front suspension sits considerably lower than the suspension on my buddies 90'. Is mine at the wrong height? Is this something adjustable or is it diferent because of the model year difference?
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1/ fork tube sitting lower in the clamps ..
2/ springs that have sagged because of wear ..
3/ springs that have been cut/shortened by the previous owner to lower her overall height ..
4/ (very unlikely) but a very low profile tire if she has one fitted ..
If she is much lower than normal and the forks are sitting in the at top of the clamps , then prolly I would say the springs have been cut ..
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Its nice to have an impact wrench to work that bottom hex head bolt (where the wheel axle sits). Also, while you're in there, check out Race Tech Suspension for some new higher rate front springs (pretty affordable), I think they stock bushings and seals too. I've replaced the springs with these while servicing the forks on my 87' 1kf and my current 95' 1kf. Especially if your springs are a little rusty, then you should really get new springs (rust is detrimental to fatigue life, was a valve spring engineer; fork springs are just really long valve springs lol).
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Hello guys...just wondering about the ammount of oil that's supposed to go into each fork tube? in oz.? Will be doing it again in the near future but never knew how much is really needed...Thanks for the help!!!!!
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