So natually as I'm taking pictures to brag about the "complete"
RatKat.. I notice the fork oil.....
I had already changed out the left seal but avaioded the right
because the screw was stripped and it wasn't leaking,.
So I had to drill out the screw.. Very carefully!!!!!
Anyway, I found a good method for changing the seals...
Once you have everything cleaned and ready to pop in the seal..
Lube the seal up and slide it into place..
Now slide the old seal over it..
You will be able to press the new seal 80% in with your thumbs.
Then wrap a wrench in a rag and tap the old seal down useing the
flat "handle" part of the wrench. The old seal acts as a bumper to protect the new seal. Tap gently and rotate the fork as you tap to drive the seal in evenly.
Check that the clip will fit into place..
Done! and no $60 fork seal tool needed..
RatKat.. I notice the fork oil.....
I had already changed out the left seal but avaioded the right
because the screw was stripped and it wasn't leaking,.
So I had to drill out the screw.. Very carefully!!!!!
Anyway, I found a good method for changing the seals...
Once you have everything cleaned and ready to pop in the seal..
Lube the seal up and slide it into place..
Now slide the old seal over it..
You will be able to press the new seal 80% in with your thumbs.
Then wrap a wrench in a rag and tap the old seal down useing the
flat "handle" part of the wrench. The old seal acts as a bumper to protect the new seal. Tap gently and rotate the fork as you tap to drive the seal in evenly.
Check that the clip will fit into place..
Done! and no $60 fork seal tool needed..
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