Fork Seal Replacement on an INTERSTATE

[asfltdncr]

I've looked at several sources and they don't address Interstates.
My question is am I kidding myself in thinking that this can be done without moving/removing the fairing?

[raja]

  No need to remove fairing. Manual dexterity is the key.

[Hoser]

Remove the wheel and slide the fork legs out of the triple tree and do it on the bench, it's better than workin around the fairing and handlebars, you can take the legs to a shop that way if you don't want to do it yourself.  It goes without saying the bike must be on a jack, but I'll say it anyway.   hoser

[PAVALKER]

Wouldn't hurt to remove the fairing, repair any brass nut inserts and get the fairing all tight again either.  And if you have not installed Progressive (or other) fork springs.... now would be a great time to do so.  Much improvement and .... there is a  DLP sale til the 5th.  Springs are inexpensive but worth it.  Oh.... and you should replace the bushings as well.... while you got it apart.

[Steve K (IA)]

Yes, take the fairing off.  It's no big deal.  And the job will be much easier.  I'd rather remove the fairing 20 times before having to remover the gas tank once .
And pay attention to how the oil seals are oriented when removing them.  You don't want to do the job twice because you put those seals in upside down .  Been there.  The beveled edge on the oil seal will face outwards.  The square edge gets pressed into the leg.  And yes.  Replace the slider bushings and guide bushings.  The seals are sold in pairs....1 oil seal and 1 dust seal per package.

[Windjammer]

Yes, take the fairing off.  It's no big deal.  And the job will be much easier.  I'd rather remove the fairing 20 times before having to remover the gas tank once .
And pay attention to how the oil seals are oriented when removing them.  You don't want to do the job twice because you put those seals in upside down .  Been there.  The beveled edge on the oil seal will face outwards.  The square edge gets pressed into the leg.  And yes.  Replace the slider bushings and guide bushings.  The seals are sold in pairs....1 oil seal and 1 dust seal per package.

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