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Post by williamc89 on Mar 29, 2012 20:27:35 GMT -4
i need fork seals but i have to wait a bit, so im going to add oil, any one kw how to drain the oil, on honda forks
and do anyone know how hard it is to change the seals
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Post by tango911 on Mar 29, 2012 21:32:16 GMT -4
Its not too hard, but you need to get on Youtube and watch it done a few times. Curious Guest is correct, there is a certain weight and measurement you need for fork oil. The heavier the weight oil, the stiffer the ride. Youll prob want 15 weight. Check your mannual. You can get fork oil at the auto store. I used Lucas Fork oil in my cb750 forks. You will need a PVC pipe to tap the seals back in with out damaging them or some sort of tool. Dont just bang them in with a rubber mallet.
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Post by 550fi on Mar 30, 2012 1:08:03 GMT -4
My 79 Honda CM400 you have to take the fork tubes out and dump them out.Good advice from tango on the pvc pipe,also dont forget to take out the retainer clips.Also put fork oil or light grease on the new seals when you put them in.Most Hondas have a drain plug on the lower forks by the axle,some have a bolt looking up where the axle rides dont take that one out or you will never get it to stop leaking.
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Post by tango911 on Mar 30, 2012 8:09:14 GMT -4
thumbs up My 79 Honda CM400 you have to take the fork tubes out and dump them out.Good advice from tango on the pvc pipe,also dont forget to take out the retainer clips.Also put fork oil or light grease on the new seals when you put them in.Most Hondas have a drain plug on the lower forks by the axle,some have a bolt looking up where the axle rides dont take that one out or you will never get it to stop leaking. |
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Post by 550fi on Mar 30, 2012 11:24:00 GMT -4
In addition its also a good time to check tires,brakes,wheel brgs. and seals.clean and grease speedo drive and install new seal,lube speedo cable and other cables,check steering head brgs,front wheel balance,fork boots or gators and wiring.Try to have a gallon of mineral spirits or acetone to clean parts,check and recheck all bolts and nuts for proper torque and you front end should be good for years to come other than regular maintanance.
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Post by williamc89 on Mar 30, 2012 19:25:31 GMT -4
well i had the tire replaced all ready and the bearings were ok, i didnt kw about the seals into i started rideing her a lot,, i read on the v4 forum that there is a tool you can use to clean the seal, on the magnas has anyone heard of this,
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Post by tango911 on Mar 31, 2012 11:18:30 GMT -4
nope
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Post by 550fi on Apr 1, 2012 16:28:51 GMT -4
Seals either leak or they dont,mine before I rebuilt my frontend you could see oil leaking every bump I hit.For 56 dollars I got new seals and boots(Honda) no more leaks,just change oil every year or so.
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Post by williamc89 on Apr 1, 2012 18:10:46 GMT -4
i cleaned them today, i realy dont want to take this front end all apart this summer, i realy dont want to at all but id like to make it till winter
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Post by felkman on Apr 1, 2012 20:15:11 GMT -4
Dude, every time you talk to me you brag about how you are a mechanic. Quit whining about these fork seals and just do it already. Why wait till winter? It is not that hard. What would you have done if someone brought you a bike with bad fork seals when you had your "motorcycle shop" listed on Craigslist? Turn them away!
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Post by williamc89 on Apr 1, 2012 20:36:24 GMT -4
no id fix them, i get the parts here soon and fix them
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Post by felkman on Apr 1, 2012 20:50:52 GMT -4
no id fix them, i get the parts here soon and fix them I don't think you WOOD! It should only take a couple hours at the most. Just do it and be done with them and have a safe bike this summer! |
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Post by williamc89 on Apr 1, 2012 21:42:10 GMT -4
the thing that was makeing me wait , i was reading and people were saying the top caps break and something about a spring and a check ball on the anti drive system,,, but im going to just take it apart this week or weekend,
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Post by hogsausage on Apr 2, 2012 9:43:56 GMT -4
A couple of buddies and a 12 pack and you can have it done in about 15 minutes. That’s how long it took us. I think the most time was spent jacking up and stabilizing the bike.
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Post by cb500bobber on Apr 2, 2012 10:30:44 GMT -4
Now was that 15 after the beers or before
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