What tools do you need to replace fork seals?
Be sure you have the proper tools and a clean work space before you begin. Specialty suspension tools are readily available online.
- 47mm ProX fork seal kit.
- Torque wrench (recommended from a reputable company for accuracy)
- Socket wrench (3/8 drive)
- 8mm socket or 8mm T-handle wrench.
- 10mm socket or 10mm T-handle wrench.
How do you replace a fork seal on a dirt bike?
Hold the fork upside down while you do this so that no oil escapes. This is the difference between doing a quick seal replacement versus a full rebuild. You won’t replace the oil. Set the upper fork tube aside in a safe place where it can’t tip over and spill. Now, remove the bushing and seal from the lower tube.
What should I do if my fork seal is leaking?
Yamaha fork seals don’t really need a reason to leak, but inspect the fork tube for nicks anyways. If you see or feel a bur on the fork tube, sand it gently with a fine emery cloth or 600-grit sand paper.
How do you change the seal on a Yamaha KYB Fork?
Here’s our in-house fork nerd, Pete Murray, showing us the quick-and-dirty way to change seals without having to do a full fork rebuild on current Yamaha KYB forks. The right tools are the key. Yamaha sells the Motion Pro seal driver and fork-cap-ring nut wrench required for a quick seal change. Remove the fork legs the normal way.
How to remove dust seal from fork leg?
1 Wedge the dust seal from the fork leg. 2 Find the fork seal itself. It is held into place by a clip within a groove. 3 Pry the seal out carefully. 4 Flush the area as you go to remove debris within the fork. 5 Take the tube in 1 hand and the stanchion in the other. Use muscle to pull the 2 apart. …
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.
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.
Why do you need seals on your Fork?
Learn more… The fork of a motorcycle connects the main frame to the front wheel and axle. The fork is what allows riders to change direction and also helps in braking and suspension. The fork itself consists of two tubes. Each tube requires a seal to keep the oil of the interior of the tube from leaking out.
When to replace oil seals on a motorcycle?
Fork seals should be replaced as soon as leaking oil is noticed. If the seal is left unchanged, the oil could leak onto the brake pads and ruin your motorcycle or you could run out of oil completely and ruin your motorcycle. Use these steps to replace your fork seals. Prepare the motorcycle for maintenance.