I am new to this forum so navigation through it a little difficult yet. This topic may have been covered but. I am wanting to replace my fork seals. 1 how difficult is it and 2 how does 1 figure out how much and how to check the correct oil level once it is completed. I've seen different methods 1 from being using a zip tie measuring it with a ruler notching it to the correct length and testing. Anyone else have a better way to measure. Also cannot find a repair manual for it. Goes up to 2002. Also on reseting the seals I've seen using black tape around the fork creating a large ring. Others used pvc. Reviews on these methods? Can't go out and buy a seal driver when all my expenses have been on parts. Plus bike shop wants 150 for a 30 min job. Na I'm good. Any help be great thanks
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Go to mechanics 101 and download the manual. Parts are cheap should take a couple hours."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you when I called you stupid. I thought you already knew..."
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PVC always worked well for me. The 03-06 years can use the 98_02 manual. For measuring fork oil I have a dedicated tool, but before that I just dipped in a tale measure. Zip tie idea seems nice.1998 Katana 750
1992 Katana 1100
2006 Ninja 250
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I never found it necessary to freeze the seals myself, as for fluid level I just bought a cheap set of measuring cups that had OZ on them and filled to the recommended Fluid Ounces.
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Originally posted by Supermankat View PostThanks all for the information. I printed out a copy of the manual and also downloaded it to my phone so I have plenty if reference. Going to try to freeze the seals in freezer before applying then to the forks the pvc is a good idea aswell2002 750 Kat
2013 Polaris 850 XP LE(wrecked)
2002 Ski-Doo MXZ 800
2002 Ski-Doo MXZ 800 X-package
1999 Ski-Doo MXZ 670 H.O.
2009 Kawasaki KX250F(SOLD)
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Originally posted by chewbacca View PostI just followed the video that black peter I think it was made on vevo. When I blew a seal .
Sorry, I just couldn't let that one pass.
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