Fork seal replacement
longrider:
Good advice to the OP John. I usually add oil once ounce short as there is still a coating on the springs etc. Otherwise the ride can be a bit firm.
John Schmidt:
Quote from: longrider on December 02, 2022, 06:45:51 AM
Good advice to the OP John. I usually add oil once ounce short as there is still a coating on the springs etc. Otherwise the ride can be a bit firm.
In the past a couple times I even dumped half a bottle of plain rubbing alcohol in the fork tubes and slosed it around a bit...then dumped. Cleans the insides real good and evaporates quickly, not leaving a damaging residue. If not in a hurry, I'll set them upside down and blow inside with a heat gun, not super hot and not for long. Never had an issue on any of my bikes or others I've worked on. With that process I still add an ounce to 1.25 oz less than called for.
If you're riding in the twisties a lot and ride hard, then I suggest using the full amount of fork oil called for. Hard riding like that works better with stiffer suspension.
NevsMate:
Thanks John & Longrider....
I'll try the 1oz less as you guys suggested.
So, why does mother Honda stipulate a set amount of oil & as an afterthought, also add a set height of oil from top of both forks measured when collapsed!
stay safe out there...
:cooldude:
hubcapsc:
Quote from: NevsMate on December 09, 2022, 07:23:58 AM
So, why does mother Honda stipulate a set amount of oil & as an afterthought, also add a set height of oil from top of both forks measured when collapsed!
I always use the "measure from the top" method. I don't think you can just pour some in or take
some out and have anything other than luck of the draw. I think a good job of changing
fork seals involves taking the forks apart, changing all the wear parts (not just the seals),
properly filling the damper and all the stuff that the manual dictates.
-Mike
F6Dave:
This is from the old (older than this one) VRCC board. I used to get regular requests to post it, so I'll share it again. It's a quick way to change the seals (and bushings) without special tools, or even removing the forks.
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