Fork Seals

[wack]

Hello folks,

Can anyone advise if there are any special tools required to change fork seals please.

Thanks !

Wack. 

[wack]

OK, so it seems there are some special tools required, has anyone replaced their fork seals without these special tools ?

Thanks

Wack

[Cozmik]

Hi Wack,

How did you get on?   Found the following link for creating custom tool:

Need to sort my fork seals ASAP 

Jim

[__Ray__]

I also made my own tool.
When i opent them up i also changed the springs for Hyperpro's and put some Acerbis socks on to prevent another busted seal.

[Grabcon]

Yep I replaced mine without special tools. I pulled the forks and brought them to the dealer. Dropped them off and picked them up two days later. But then mine failed with about 4500 miles on then and I wanted to see if Honda would warranty them although the bike was out of warranty date wise. No such luck.

[Cozmik]

For anyone else thinking of replacing their fork seals but is apprehensive this video by Delboy is brilliant:

I also made my own spring compression tool:



A couple of tips: 1. Make sure you lube the bush and fork seal prior to fitting 2. Tie a wire or piece of string around the damper prior to re-inserting the spring as you will need to pull the damper up to attach the fork cap.

The only tool I bought was a fork seal driver as I didn't want to screw that bit up!

Laser Fork Seal Driver = £40
2x OEM Fork Seal & Dust Cap = £56
2 x 10w Silkolene (RSF 10) Fork Oil = £27

Total = £123

Satisfaction of doing the job myself = Priceless!