Fork oil seals

[dunnie]

I have noticed that me right "leg" is weeping at the seal, this has only happened recently. Is this a difficult job? I no I need to use genuine seals but which oil do you recommend, I will probably take the forks off myself then take them to a repair shop for oil n seals to be fitted.

Somebody must have done this before. Any heads up would be appreciated, I think they are the original seals, she is on 67,000.

Dunnie.

 

[Welshman]

I have noticed that me right "leg" is weeping at the seal, this has only happened recently. Is this a difficult job? I no I need to use genuine seals but which oil do you recommend, I will probably take the forks off myself then take them to a repair shop for oil n seals to be fitted.

Somebody must have done this before. Any heads up would be appreciated, I think they are the original seals, she is on 67,000.

Dunnie.

It is a 15 minute job, check the hall of wisdom steptoe posted (you do not need to strip the leg) Note... get a 14mm(I think) 6 point socket for the top nut not the 12 point..

Oh yes note the right way up... (dont ask why)

Welsh

 

[fatbaldbob]

Unbelievably easy job to do, as mentioned previously, just follow steptoes' guide. 15 min job at the most if you include a tea break I bought my parts from motorworks, buy the bits and do it yourself.

 

[Nobby]

just bought the bits for mine today 2 seals and bottle of oil from bmw £26 didnt think that was bad doing them both tomorrow.

 

[Steptoe]

just bought the bits for mine today 2 seals and bottle of oil from bmw £26 didnt think that was bad doing them both tomorrow.

Why buy oil. You don't need to drain any from the forks.

 

[Nobby]

both my seals have gone,been leaking since christmas and a good miles to so i thought i would just do the whole thing.

 

[Steptoe]

both my seals have gone,been leaking since christmas and a good miles to so i thought i would just do the whole thing.

IF you think you've lost that much oil measure the depth of the oil in the fork leg. Approx 5 - 6inches from the top. Just pour the oil into the open slider. The oil is only a lubricant, and has no effect on damping like normal forks.

Give yourself an easy [URL="http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97873"]LIFE[/URL]

 

[Nobby]

good tip steptoe thanks.starting it in an hour

 

[Nobby]

all done and what a sweet little job it was.

 

[dunnie]

Thanks

Thanks for the replies...........I have just looked at steptoes guide and feel confident I can do the seals myself..........just need to order the parts now.........and get the mrs to hold the lead lamp