Alright Katriders,
Getting my tires swapped out, so I'm currently dismounting my rear and then will do the front. During the front tire swap I also plan to tackle the slow seeping out of my Fork Seals.
I've looked thoroughly over Black_Peter's video tut, various threads, and online resources/tuts. Still a bit unsure as to the process.
Firstly, I understand I'll have to get the tubes fully off the bike. Pry carefully under the dust seal and slide it off, then tackle the grooved clip. Fully remove the top end, drain the fluid. Then take out the bottom bolt inside the axle-run. Then hyper-extend the fork and break the seal.
Do I have to tackle the rest of it if all I want to do is replace the oil and dust seals? I intend to take a peek at the bushings while I'm there but I do I need to fully disassemble the forks if all I want to do is use the old seals to drive in the new ones?
Also, I'm still unsure as to how to measure the fork oil. How much, how to measure? Various sources showed different methods and reasonings for different levels.
As always, thanks in advance Katriders.
Getting my tires swapped out, so I'm currently dismounting my rear and then will do the front. During the front tire swap I also plan to tackle the slow seeping out of my Fork Seals.
I've looked thoroughly over Black_Peter's video tut, various threads, and online resources/tuts. Still a bit unsure as to the process.
Firstly, I understand I'll have to get the tubes fully off the bike. Pry carefully under the dust seal and slide it off, then tackle the grooved clip. Fully remove the top end, drain the fluid. Then take out the bottom bolt inside the axle-run. Then hyper-extend the fork and break the seal.
Do I have to tackle the rest of it if all I want to do is replace the oil and dust seals? I intend to take a peek at the bushings while I'm there but I do I need to fully disassemble the forks if all I want to do is use the old seals to drive in the new ones?
Also, I'm still unsure as to how to measure the fork oil. How much, how to measure? Various sources showed different methods and reasonings for different levels.
As always, thanks in advance Katriders.
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