How do you change the fork seal on a BMW F650?
Open up the fork oil drain plug near the bottom of the tube. After you have drained all you can loosten the retaining bolt at the bottom of the shock. You can drain more oil out of the bottom. Pull the dust seal up with your fingernail and get rid of that. Then remove the metal circlip that holds the fork seal down.
How do you remove a seal from a fork?
Free the damper rod by inserting a tool into the cavity to reach it. Memorize the assembly of the fork’s springs, washers and spacers for easy re-installation later. Remove the old seal. Wedge the dust seal from the fork leg. Find the fork seal itself. It is held into place by a clip within a groove. Pry the seal out carefully.
How do you take the front wheel off a BMW F650?
In order to get the front wheel off you want to first take the front brake off. This is done by taking off the two 8mm allens on the left fork. The caliper will just slide right off. Hang out out of the way off of the turn signal for the rest of the project.
What’s the best way to replace a fork?
Remove the brake calipers, fender, front wheel and any other hanging cables. Disassemble the fork. Loosen the bolts further and pull downward on the fork while twisting. Remove the fork cap carefully. Because it is spring loaded, be careful not to stand in the way of the cap as you remove it.
Open up the fork oil drain plug near the bottom of the tube. After you have drained all you can loosten the retaining bolt at the bottom of the shock. You can drain more oil out of the bottom. Pull the dust seal up with your fingernail and get rid of that. Then remove the metal circlip that holds the fork seal down.
What should I use to clean my F650 Fork?
17mm Socket or Ring Spanner (Classic Only) 18mm Socket or Ring Spanner (Dakar Only) Thin Screwdriver and an extra pair of hands (GS Only). A Bar with a Rounded end or Screwdriver with Rounded End (GS Only). A pair of needle-nosed pliers (GS Only). A receptacle to catch the Drained Oil. An appropriate volume of fork oil for each leg.
Free the damper rod by inserting a tool into the cavity to reach it. Memorize the assembly of the fork’s springs, washers and spacers for easy re-installation later. Remove the old seal. Wedge the dust seal from the fork leg. Find the fork seal itself. It is held into place by a clip within a groove. Pry the seal out carefully.
What should I do about my F650 rear shocks?
Rear Shocks Maintenance (includes glossary, suspension tuning, and linkage related issues) Aftermarket Shocks (and opinions) One of the most cost effective upgrades for your F650 is an increase in fork oil weight. This FAQ has been combined from several other FAQs to help you deal with everything from busted fork seals to changing the fork oil.