Why is the front fork on my VTX 1300 leaking?
If the seals are from 2002/2003 they are probably just getting hard with age. You can top off the fluid without taking the forks off by the way. You’ll never know how low the fluid is until you open it up. Your guess is as good as mine. Another thing to check is the brake pads. If oil gets on your rotor or caliper those pads are toast.
What should I do if my fork is leaking?
Another thing to check is the brake pads. If oil gets on your rotor or caliper those pads are toast. Good to know about the brake pad. There is fork oil on the rotor, but I cleaned it off. Depends how big the puddle is haha.
Can You top off fork fluid without taking forks off?
You can top off the fluid without taking the forks off by the way. You’ll never know how low the fluid is until you open it up. Your guess is as good as mine. Another thing to check is the brake pads. If oil gets on your rotor or caliper those pads are toast. Good to know about the brake pad. There is fork oil on the rotor, but I cleaned it off.
How to replace front fork on Honda VTX 1800?
Now bend the coat hanger straight and put a small hook in the end of it. Use the coat hanger to “fish” all the way to the bottom of the fork and pull the spring out (see picture to right). Drag it out slowly as well to let most of the fork oil drain off. Now reverse everything you’ve done.
How big are the springs on a Honda VTX?
The stock springs give you about 4″ of exposed fork tube while the Progressive VTX springs push the front end up to show about 5″, and the Goldwing springs go all the way up to 5.5″. The fact that a shorter spring raises the front end by an inch should give you an idea of how much stiffer these new springs really are.
Which is better shocks or Stockers on a Honda VTX?
Both shocks will give you a much improved ride over the stockers. They provide a stiffer ride (in a good way), prevent front end dive or “see-saw” type action when braking, and give an all around firm feel to the front end. It’s hard to explain what a vast difference this makes in the handling.
Why do you need Goldwing Springs on a Honda VTX?
Most guys go with the VTX version because of the price. The Goldwing springs are an additional $25-$30 for the set and most people aren’t willing to pay that much more for just an extra 1/2″ of clearance. If you really hit the curves a lot and drag pegs all day long, then maybe the extra bucks are well spent – it’s your decision to make.