Who makes Honda fork seals?
SKF, the leading global supplier of seals for automotive and motorcycle applications, has launched a new series of seals for motorcycle forks.
How do you replace fork oil seal?
How do I change the fork seals on my motorcycle?
- Step 1: Wind off the spring preload and screw down the rebound adjuster.
- Step 2: Loosen the top caps.
- Step 3: Remove the forks.
- Step 4: Remove the bottom bolt.
- Step 5: Drain the old oil.
- Step 6: Remove the dust seal.
- Step 7: Remove the snap ring.
How do you get a stuck fork oil seal off a motorcycle?
The secret to get you out of this sticky situation is heat. By applying heat you expand the metal tube around the seal letting it slide right out. Take a propane torch and heat the outer tube that surrounds the seal. I apply heat until just a tiny bit of smoke starts coming off the tube (oil residue burning off).
Which way up do motorcycle fork seals go?
The critical direction is the wiper lips on the inside, the square edge needs to face the oil, the tapered edge faces away. You can install the seal either way, but if it is upside down you’ll leak oil.
Are SKF fork seals worth it?
SKF fork seals cost more than most aftermarket seals, although the price includes a new dust seal. Given the cost of replacing forks seals, the price of a seal that last twice as long is worth it. The added performance gained by the reduction in stiction is icing on the cake.
When should fork seals be replaced?
Once both the forks are clean, take your bike out for a quick spin. If you notice oil or grime around the forks at the end of your ride, there’s a good chance that the fork seals need to be replaced. To prevent any further damage, you should get the seals replaced.
How often replace fork seals MTB?
Service intervals for most modern suspension
| Company and component | Service interval | Instructional resources |
|---|---|---|
| Öhlins forks and shocks | Lowers every 30hrs, full service every 100hrs or 1 x annually | Service manuals |
| Push coil | Inspect bushings every 30hrs, full service every 100hrs or 1 x annually | Support doc |
How do you replace a fork seal on a motorcycle?
Use these steps to replace your fork seals. Prepare the motorcycle for maintenance. Loosen the 2 bolts that secure the fork legs to the frame and the caps upon each leg. Then loosen the brake caliper bolts and the whole front axle of the bike. Put the bike in gear and chock the rear wheel. Raise the front wheel off the ground as far as needed.
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.
Where is the seal on a steel fork?
Pry off the ring-shaped rubber dust seal and semicircular metal C-clip at the center of the fork leg with the tip of a screwdriver. Then, give the 2 halves of the fork a sharp tug to separate them. Removing the slider piece will expose the fork seal, which sits near the bottom of the stanchion.
How do you remove dust seal from Fork?
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. Flush the area as you go to remove debris within the fork. Take the tube in 1 hand and the stanchion in the other. Use muscle to pull the 2 apart. You will see the seal coming out of hiding as you do this.