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  • #1

    Right Front Fork Leaking

    I am asking for help.
    My left front fork is leaking
    I want to fix it, but don't know what part to get.

    Can someone give me a detail run down of what I need. (parts)
    I'm planning to do both sides.
    How much does it normally cost and how many hours of labor
    work?

    thanks a lot
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  • #2
    You need a set of fork oil seals. Ebay is cheap, but if you need them now, check you local parts store. Make sure to go ahead and buy some fork oil at the shop too. $12-$18 for the seals $7 for oil. 2 hrs. of time if you have done it before, 3 hrs. if you have not. You will need a hollow tube that is larger in I.D. than the upper part of your fork O.D. to be able to seat the new seal in the lower tube of your fork. I will post again on the change out procedure. Hope this helped.
    Scuffin' the pucks!

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    • #3
      When I had a shop do it it was about $180 all said and done. I'll be looking to do it myself this time around.
      1999 Black Katana GSX-600F

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      • #4
        Exibit 1

        Exibit 2

        Exibit 3

        Exibit 4 - in living color.


        At least those will give you an idea of what's involved.
        Last edited by squiggy; 09-07-2008, 09:08 PM.
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        • #5
          You can always look in the Clymer manual or go to Ron Ayers for the fiche. You could also try a search----that's in that little blue bar at the top of the page.
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          I poured spot remover on my dog. Now he's gone.

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          • #6
            Check your bushings for excessive play. Worn bushing will cause seals to leak / fail.

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            • #7
              It really isn't that hard to do, just keep everything organized and take your time. Make sure all parts you take out go back in, and to seat the seal, you can use plumbing parts. I have a black ABS fitting that is used for a low pressure compression fitting that is larger on the sleeve fitting side, but the threaded portion fits nicely inside to seat the seal. And when you go to pop the old seals, where they say give it a tug to pop it out, don't be afraid to give it a real good tug. me and my neighbor changed ours last year (first time replacing fork seals for both of us) and for both bikes it took just under 5 hours.
              "If it keeps up, man will atrophy all his limbs but the push-button finger. "
              Frank Lloyd Wright

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Lehbs View Post
                And when you go to pop the old seals, where they say give it a tug to pop it out, don't be afraid to give it a real good tug.



                Just make sure to remove the retaining clip first.
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