[Yellow]

Did my seals this weekend. Wasn't too hard actually, although I didn't have any PVC pipe that fitted on the forks to drive the seals in. I managed to drive it in with a hammer and a drift punch, though, to the point that the groove was clearly visible, then it wouldn't go any further - the groove wasn't actually totally exposed, but the ring (number 6) got in without any problems - should the seal go as far as totally exposing the groove? Could it work itself loose if I didn't get it in far enough?

I had no problems with the drain screws, however, they came out using a small extension bar on my allen key... And they looked fine so I reused them.

Now I'm only waiting for the local dealer to get me some fork oil, been waiting for two weeks now... grrr... he has some problems with his distributor...

Thanks for the help so far!

[ThAzKat]

If it didn't work, you will know right away when you put everything back together and oil comes out.

[Black_peter]

LOL
THAZKAT that was mean!
If the seal was far enough for the clip to fit in
the seal is seated.. I hope you were delicate with the drift. Any nicks and the new seals are gonna leak.
Basicly the official tool is a split plastic tube that
fits onto the drive ridge of the seal, where the clip contacts it, it (I think) has some kind of weight in it
so that sliding it down drives the seal.
I do not think it is worth $65.

[ThAzKat]

Sorry, wasn't trying to be mean, I edited it with a few smilies. Yellow when you are done can you do mine? they need done but I am so busy with other projects for others I don't have the time to fix my own bike.

[Black_peter]

I was just busting..
after all you were right..

[ThAzKat]

I don't mean to come off as being harsh but yeah it will leak. lol

[Yellow]

Ok then I'll probably see if I created an automatic wheel/rotor oiler or a damper... and yeah, I took my time putting them there, not wanting to waste them with the drift.

Thaz, I'd be happy to help you out - if you pay my flight I'd love to have some vacation in the US

[ThAzKat]

Ok then I'll probably see if I created an automatic wheel/rotor oiler or a damper... and yeah, I took my time putting them there, not wanting to waste them with the drift.

Thaz, I'd be happy to help you out - if you pay my flight I'd love to have some vacation in the US

the flight would cost more than my move back to Ohio from Arizona, 2,500 miles there about. lmao

[Yellow]

Just wanted go give a big thank you for the help!

The forks are now filled (top -134 mm) with some fresh 10w fork oil. No leaks, and the suspension feels great.

[djturnz]

What size PVC? is it roughly 41mm inside diameter? Is that it for special tools? Just a length of PVc? Does it need cut a certain way?