If only one leaks use the other to find out how much you need in the leaky one . Set it on a stand extend the forks as far as they go stick a wire you can see the oil on and measure the level from the top make them the same.
Nice video, just a FYI.....On some bikes, loosening the upper pinch bolts first will make it much easier to remove the large threaded cap on top. This tip is mentioned in one of my factory service manuals for either a Honda CBR600 or a Kawasaki ZX1100. Hope this helps somebody out there doing fork work.
I know this comment is a year old but you should loosen every top clamp before wrenching on top caps. Unfortunately this video showed how not to do it. Those top caps would have been barely hand tight if not clamped down.
Update.. This trick worked for me. Didn't have time to do a seal replace before 5 day moto trip. Did the seal saver trick and it's still not leaking after 3 days of trails and 2 days of track plus lots of trailer tie down time. Nice.
Hey man thankyou saved me 200quid one seal started leaking and was looking around to get it done then came across this video all cleaned and made my own seal mate from a bottle job done .. subscribed
Thanks man, tried it and it's quite a surprise. Had a leaking right fork so I looked for something thin and saw a used old thin ID card to do the work. Brake cleaner gets the job done to remove the oil and dirt buildup. By the way did this to my 04' CBR 1000RR. Nice! Subscribed!
Glad he mentioned that it seems like there is SO much fork seal hype about changing them frequently & how it's not always necessary.Keep it clean! Just because it's a dirt bike doesn't mean it should be left dirty.& seals will last MUCH longer.
Thank you very much from a grateful Brit in Hungary. I had been scratching my head for a while over how to tackle a leaking fork seal without dismantling the whole thing. Made on of those plastic scraper thingies a per your video. Problem solved.
I also made my own out of a 2 liter soda bottle. Since only 1 side was leaking, I used a white tie strip and worked it into the non-leaking fork and got a measurement to get close on filling leaking leg.
Make sure the oil level is the same for both forks. I did what you did and the suspension was harsh after that. I must have added too much oil. The seal mate is great, but after using it compress the forks several times before re-assembly. If it leaks use the seal mate again and it may work. Then put everything back together.
The key to this is 08:56 - he done it 10 times off camera. My knock off sealmate arrived without any instructions, and I done it 2 or three times, with no success. Watching this video I realised the oil escaping was flushing any residual dirt out. After doing it 10 times or so, it did eventually seal. No-one was more surprised than me! Yeeehaaa, I can get out at the weekend as planned - lol THANKYOU AD!
Have used seal mate myself with success. well worth thr few bucks and saves a heap of time pulling the forks apart over a simple leak from a bit of dust. nice video too.
Do your self a favour and do it properly, it's meant to be a measured amount of fork oil not just top it up till. You think it looks OK. Also adding a different weight to what's in the other leg going to make the handling interesting.
Never had to replace a fork seal yet on any bike, its a scam to get you in the shop, I always just take a poker card and get the corner in and go up and down to remove the sand particles, nice 👍 great job
@@itzlizardking8704- you can replace the fork oil without changing the seals. In fact, you don’t even have to remove the seals and bushings. Just pull the forks, pull out the springs, invert the forks and pump them to get all the fluid out. Refill, and measure the air headspace. Put springs back in, back on the bike and you’re good to go. Every now and then it’s good to separate the upper and lower tubes so you can do a thorough cleaning. To do that requires removing the seals and bushings. But if they are in good shape you can reuse them. Good dirt bike fork seals are expensive. The cheap ones aren’t worth buying. I’ve disassembled street bikes with 100k miles on them and the bushings and seals were still fine.
Worked for me. Used a top from a can of oatmeal to make the tool. Didn't pull a lot of dirt out from it but could definitely feel the grit. No longer leaks.
Good vid, thanks. You might try using contact cleaner next time rather than harsh brake cleaner. Electrical contact cleaner will not hurt rubber seals. I use it for carb cleaning as well.
Yeah I destroyed the fork cap tool not loosening those on my KTM. One side came loose fine, the other was super tight. Stupid mistake but I won't do it again! Had to buy another fork cap tool(KTM specialty thing). Some of the best lessons aren't free!
@@maxmcvicker because the top clamp when tight puts extra force on the fork cap and can strip the threads as that area at top of fork tubes is quite thin and can deform if top clamp is to tight, i just changed the springs, oil in my crf250l forks and even the ohlins guide tells you to loosen the top clamp before removing the cap, its something that really should be done when servicing any forks.
@@maxmcvicker Because it apparently has just enough pressure that it squeezes the top of the fork tube in ever so slightly sometimes enough to keep the fork cap from coming loose. One of mine came out without removing the clamp, one didn't. I guess thats also a good reason why they give torque specs on all those.
I think this worked for me! Can’t be 100% sure till hit the track and trail but it was leaking bad and all the test rides show no sign of leaking after making and using a plastic seal cleaner tool. I know it’s temporary but I don’t have the time and no shop will do it on July 3rd. We are leaving on a week long father son moto trip on Monday. Fingers crossed it lasts for five days. Thanks for the video!
The number of likes and positive comments on this post prove that you were on to something. I'm next to try it out. Nothing to lose but 10 minutes of my time and if it works, then I'm ahead $500. Thanks for posting.
Try the seal dr. Works great. Easy to do and you can keep it in tool box. The big rounded end can push dirt into the fluid and will wreck you bushings. The Seal dr. is worth the 20 bucks. As you spin it to insert the hook pulls the dirt down and out. Not sure if those are open chamber, but you can measure the air gap to get the correct amount of fluid since what is unknown in the forks. One fork with more fluid than that other will make it feel funky. You should likely take it apart and inspect sooner rather than that later. Also, like mentioned loosen the top clamp to take the cap off. Not doing so will hold it way tighter and you run the chance of stripping or messing up the fork cap.
Good video. My Buell front fork leaks and I have changed out the seals more than once. I will give your method a try. I think Buell gave me out of spec fork tubes because my son's Buell never has an issue with leaking seals.
Another good accessory for your shorter wrench is get a steel tube that just fits over the handle of the wrench. That will give you an extra foot or so of length and better leverage for easier removal of whatever your trying to loosen saving you from buying a longer wrench.
@@AdventureDaily hi mate, well it was a bit more complicated, pulled the front end and rebuilt forks, had a bent circlip that was causing seal to leak 1984 Honda Ascot probably first time they had been changed. 😀 I like your vids keep them coming. Thanks.
I did this twice on my 1190 Adventure and was very thorough but leaked. The third time sprayed the tool and seal with Muc-Off. (a waterbase cleaner). I could feel it cutting crud this time as I swiped the seal and that fixed the leak. Slight water contamination maybe but saved Hundred$. as rule: always just spray rag when possible - to not breath VOCs, splash eyes, or the rotor.
Someone told me to use a tear off to make the "seal saver" and that was amazing advice. Especially if you're at the track and it happens. Someone will probably have one
Curious as to what microphone you use while recording? I happened to watch this today while wearing some headphones, and couldn't believe how clear the audio was during the "intro" part of your video. Woot!
I live off a gravel road and small pieces of sand have lodged in my seals and scratched the fork tubes causing them to leak regardless of seal condition. This winter I’m going to take the forks off and try to fill in those scratches with JB weld, see what happens
You can buy new lower fork tubes. There threaded on the bottom. My GSXR are pitted my seals last 6 to 9 months. Depending on what model 80 a piece. Mines an old ball twice as much as the same year 1100;mines 750. Need new bushing too. The jb will deteriorate over time start to flake off get inside your forks. I'd go get wet n dry sand paper start with 800 1200 1500 2000 2500 make sure you soak it in water with dab of dish soap.use a soft block that conforms to the tube. Don't use your hand. Use a crosshatch pattern after so many strokes dip your sandpaper keep it clean get some cloth Polish wheels polish compound. Harbor freight when your polishing be careful don't nick it with the drill buffer be better to use.depeding on the miles on the forks REPLACE THE bushings too that I'll help.
Great video and a real handy tip if you're out in the wilds! Had a leaky RHS seal on my CRF but opted to change the seal ... glad I did because the oil was absolutely filthy. New seals and bushes both sides for less cost than an hour's labour at a commercial bike shop.
Just did this to my leaky 1993 kx250. Lots of dirt we will have to wait to see but cool little trick used a Fiji water bottle thanks for advice 👍 update it worked good never leaked again.
Get some old Kodak type film, perfect and you have an entire roll. Do it before every ride and you will put an air bubble in the and lubricate the fork seals to reduce stiction.
My FZR600 handles like hot dog water, hoping I can change the fork oil and be good to go. I'll probably use oil jug plastic for my seal tool. Great video, guess I'll subscribe or something.
to add to this, the you can rub a little wet hand soap stick on the fork tube up and down and compress. Do a couple of times and will help with the sealing
Thanks for the awesome video! If you can do a video on starting your two stroke Dirtbike would be really cool. My YZ250 has a ton of compression but it's hard to kick start. Thanks
I like the style. "Ooops, plastic cleaner, that's not what I wanted to use (who cares, right)" "I'll add a little oil, it's better then what me wahe in right now...." And the method is great, especialy if you do it somewhat regularly and don't cut your seals with it
They sell a tool to set the air gap fluid level... But a large syringe with fish tank hoes works really well. Manufacturer will have recommended air gap In millimeters. Try race tech for all your suspension needs
Equal amounts are the key really buddy, and to do that you should have used the cap off the fork oil container that way you know exactly how much oil is going in, too much oil in one fork leg will pull your bike either to the left or right depending which one you have overfilled.
At 10:00 when ya were using ur own Seal Mate and said "uh oh....we've sprung a leak!" What happened and how was it fixed? Cos ya didn't seem to do anything?
good vid - i just did this and heard a twang. i havent snapped the oil seal have i ? or could it have just twanged against that metal hexagonal thing i can see up there at 5:58 ?
The only thing is there that will make a "twang" sound is if you messed up and hooked onto the spring that is inside the fork seal ... you messed up bud ! lol
Yeah man good vid 😂. Will definitely try this b4 I pull them apart. I think people are really to padantic when comes to alot of jobs. It don't matter about the brake cleaner or WD-40 or what ever. Use what ya want to get the job done, especially like ya said ya gonna pull fork apart at a later date...so it really don't matter does it.. cheers mate excellent video. I like how ya send it..
PS. I really like how ya just don't talk to the sound of your own voice like alot of people do.?? Thinking there talking to beginners.. so all in all just with that said the video is the best I've seen.
I just did this on my cbr600rr, But i used 99% alchohol, paper towels & the thinnest setting on my feeler guage.......worked like a charm & only cost me $3
Question,,,,,,,,,,,, I've got some old mtb marzzocchi forks. shops wont touch.. they not been used much but seem a little dry over the years. Seals look fine .... would adding few ml behind the seals help get things moving again? Not sure if the bushing are staring to knock I know this might just mean things are dry and need some more lubrication. Thanks guys
If only one leaks use the other to find out how much you need in the leaky one . Set it on a stand extend the forks as far as they go stick a wire you can see the oil on and measure the level from the top make them the same.
you can find manufacturer specs online pretty easily too.
Each fork requires a different amount of fluid. (250l does, at least). Probably not critical, but, best to be aware.
Good idea
Nice video, just a FYI.....On some bikes, loosening the upper pinch bolts first will make it much easier to remove the large threaded cap on top. This tip is mentioned in one of my factory service manuals for either a Honda CBR600 or a Kawasaki ZX1100. Hope this helps somebody out there doing fork work.
I know this comment is a year old but you should loosen every top clamp before wrenching on top caps. Unfortunately this video showed how not to do it. Those top caps would have been barely hand tight if not clamped down.
Update.. This trick worked for me. Didn't have time to do a seal replace before 5 day moto trip. Did the seal saver trick and it's still not leaking after 3 days of trails and 2 days of track plus lots of trailer tie down time. Nice.
Hey man thankyou saved me 200quid one seal started leaking and was looking around to get it done then came across this video all cleaned and made my own seal mate from a bottle job done .. subscribed
Thanks man, tried it and it's quite a surprise. Had a leaking right fork so I looked for something thin and saw a used old thin ID card to do the work. Brake cleaner gets the job done to remove the oil and dirt buildup. By the way did this to my 04' CBR 1000RR. Nice! Subscribed!
Glad he mentioned that it seems like there is SO much fork seal hype about changing them frequently & how it's not always necessary.Keep it clean! Just because it's a dirt bike doesn't mean it should be left dirty.& seals will last MUCH longer.
Thank you!!! My fork seal started to leak...this trick bought me some time till payday! 2017 GSXR 600
Thank you very much from a grateful Brit in Hungary. I had been scratching my head for a while over how to tackle a leaking fork seal without dismantling the whole thing. Made on of those plastic scraper thingies a per your video. Problem solved.
I also made my own out of a 2 liter soda bottle. Since only 1 side was leaking, I used a white tie strip and worked it into the non-leaking fork and got a measurement to get close on filling leaking leg.
Seems to have helped a LOT with my leaky fork, good enough til I winterize and work on the bike. Thanks a ton!
I still cannot really believe it, but it worked!
Thanks for the tip man! You just saved me a few hundred euros before replacing the seals 😍
You are spot on. Really good advice. Done this many times. Thanks for helping the noobs! I sent this to several buddies
Make sure the oil level is the same for both forks. I did what you did and the suspension was harsh after that. I must have added too much oil. The seal mate is great, but after using it compress the forks several times before re-assembly. If it leaks use the seal mate again and it may work. Then put everything back together.
Smart!!!!
I never knew. My seals are leaking. Will give this a whirl fo sho
THANK YOU
The key to this is 08:56 - he done it 10 times off camera. My knock off sealmate arrived without any instructions, and I done it 2 or three times, with no success. Watching this video I realised the oil escaping was flushing any residual dirt out. After doing it 10 times or so, it did eventually seal. No-one was more surprised than me! Yeeehaaa, I can get out at the weekend as planned - lol THANKYOU AD!
I did it and it worked!!!! YO I WAS SHOCKED!!!
Awesome to hear!!
Ahhh I see what you did there lol
Did it really work
Pun intended?
I can feel the suspense as you waited to see if it was still leaking or not!
Sorry if I have gone too far with that one 😂
Have used seal mate myself with success. well worth thr few bucks and saves a heap of time pulling the forks apart over a simple leak from a bit of dust. nice video too.
I’ve been searching everywhere for a video on how to add fork oil thank you!
Do your self a favour and do it properly, it's meant to be a measured amount of fork oil not just top it up till. You think it looks OK. Also adding a different weight to what's in the other leg going to make the handling interesting.
I’ve been riding 3 years and this is the first time I’ve ever heard of this method, of course I don’t ride off road. Good stuff 👍🏼
Never had to replace a fork seal yet on any bike, its a scam to get you in the shop, I always just take a poker card and get the corner in and go up and down to remove the sand particles, nice 👍 great job
Yeah bud, The properties of the oil used by the forks are infinite, rtrd
When my start to leak I just wrap a sock around and zip tie it :D
@@itzlizardking8704- you can replace the fork oil without changing the seals. In fact, you don’t even have to remove the seals and bushings. Just pull the forks, pull out the springs, invert the forks and pump them to get all the fluid out. Refill, and measure the air headspace. Put springs back in, back on the bike and you’re good to go.
Every now and then it’s good to separate the upper and lower tubes so you can do a thorough cleaning. To do that requires removing the seals and bushings. But if they are in good shape you can reuse them. Good dirt bike fork seals are expensive. The cheap ones aren’t worth buying.
I’ve disassembled street bikes with 100k miles on them and the bushings and seals were still fine.
Worked for me. Used a top from a can of oatmeal to make the tool.
Didn't pull a lot of dirt out from it but could definitely feel the grit. No longer leaks.
Brake cleaner Brake cleaner and more brake cleaner I love that stuff It’s like liquid gold ! Great vid 🤘🏻
Absolutely!! So many different uses, thanks for the support!
Thanks for the video. 2016 CRF 250 L are leaking pretty good.
Thanks for the great video. I will try this on my hayabusa. It just started leaking sometime this week.
Good vid, thanks. You might try using contact cleaner next time rather than harsh brake cleaner. Electrical contact cleaner will not hurt rubber seals. I use it for carb cleaning as well.
"Oh...that's plastic cleaner...didn't wanna do that!" lol! Good video, I'll be making my own seal-mate thanks, excellent.
Little tip, you should always loosen top clamp before removing fork cap, then tighten up once fork cap back in.
Yeah I destroyed the fork cap tool not loosening those on my KTM. One side came loose fine, the other was super tight. Stupid mistake but I won't do it again! Had to buy another fork cap tool(KTM specialty thing). Some of the best lessons aren't free!
why is this? what does the clamp have to do with the tightness of the fork cap?
@@maxmcvicker because the top clamp when tight puts extra force on the fork cap and can strip the threads as that area at top of fork tubes is quite thin and can deform if top clamp is to tight, i just changed the springs, oil in my crf250l forks and even the ohlins guide tells you to loosen the top clamp before removing the cap, its something that really should be done when servicing any forks.
@@maxmcvicker Because it apparently has just enough pressure that it squeezes the top of the fork tube in ever so slightly sometimes enough to keep the fork cap from coming loose. One of mine came out without removing the clamp, one didn't. I guess thats also a good reason why they give torque specs on all those.
I think this worked for me! Can’t be 100% sure till hit the track and trail but it was leaking bad and all the test rides show no sign of leaking after making and using a plastic seal cleaner tool. I know it’s temporary but I don’t have the time and no shop will do it on July 3rd. We are leaving on a week long father son moto trip on Monday. Fingers crossed it lasts for five days. Thanks for the video!
I ordered the oil seal. But still want to give it a try to this method. Sooo… i will have some work tomorrow!
Thanks mate!
Super helpful video by a handsome well spoken dude! Thank YOU
Thank you!! Glad it helped.
I used the seal clean on my 2002 honda goldwing and it worked, so easy, and will use it again
Thanks for the info, it worked on my forks.
Good to hear!
Imma just send it hahahah pretty much how i feel after you-tubing repairs
9:00 “I’m just gonna give this fork seal one last douche” 😂😂😂💀💀💀 I’m dead.
It had to be done😂
Dude, thank you!! Tried this on my leaky fork and it worked
Very creative on making your own seal mate tool . Plus good info cleaning out the debris out of the forks.
The number of likes and positive comments on this post prove that you were on to something. I'm next to try it out. Nothing to lose but 10 minutes of my time and if it works, then I'm ahead $500. Thanks for posting.
How did it go?
This method works more times than not. Sometimes it takes a few tries.
I love all the sk8 stickers on the mini fridge in the garage
Try the seal dr. Works great. Easy to do and you can keep it in tool box. The big rounded end can push dirt into the fluid and will wreck you bushings. The Seal dr. is worth the 20 bucks. As you spin it to insert the hook pulls the dirt down and out. Not sure if those are open chamber, but you can measure the air gap to get the correct amount of fluid since what is unknown in the forks. One fork with more fluid than that other will make it feel funky. You should likely take it apart and inspect sooner rather than that later. Also, like mentioned loosen the top clamp to take the cap off. Not doing so will hold it way tighter and you run the chance of stripping or messing up the fork cap.
did it.!. it worked.. unbelievable
Good video. My Buell front fork leaks and I have changed out the seals more than once. I will give your method a try. I think Buell gave me out of spec fork tubes because my son's Buell never has an issue with leaking seals.
I have one leaking on my 2000 Klx300r. I’m going to try this! Thanks for the Video dude! Big help!
Did it work ?
Sick. I used to have a klx650r. Always wanted to give a 300r a try. Maybe some day!
Tyler The Bass Creator you should! They are really good trail bikes!
Another good accessory for your shorter wrench is get a steel tube that just fits over the handle of the wrench. That will give you an extra foot or so of length and better leverage for easier removal of whatever your trying to loosen saving you from buying a longer wrench.
It would be better to get a breaker bar, to much leverage on a ratchet will shear the teeth on the gears inside.
Ahh yes, ye olde cheater bar haha
Good video. Half year ago I droke my knee jumping on bike when testing suspension like that with sneakers so be careful.
all i can say is thank you what a fix
Thank you sir my seals also doing their job again!
I have a Kawasaki klx250 and my fork seals were leaking, but after your video I learned how to fix em up. Thanks for the help! And great video!
Thank you from Nepal, will definitely try it, the set of dust and oil seals here are $50+ so have to try your method.
I’m going to try this tomorrow. I’ll as let you know how it goes!! Lol I’m a née rider and I have a 2004 GSXR 600 and my fork is leaking!
Should work as long as your seals aren't completely dry rotted!
Thanks for the video sir. It helps a lot especially in this time of pandemic. Money is precious this times. More power.
You called it before they did lol 6:10 Good video man, thanks.
Soooo how'd it hold up?!?!? Inquiring minds want to know?!?!? Thanks for sharing those tips!
First class video many thanks Banjoe Joe
I'm going to try this today, fingers crossed.
How did it work??
@@AdventureDaily hi mate, well it was a bit more complicated, pulled the front end and rebuilt forks, had a bent circlip that was causing seal to leak 1984 Honda Ascot probably first time they had been changed. 😀
I like your vids keep them coming. Thanks.
Easy fast works well.. So far so good.. Peace and love from Poland.
Good tips and I tried this and it works great. THANKS BUD..🧑🏽🦽
I did this twice on my 1190 Adventure and was very thorough but leaked. The third time sprayed the tool and seal with Muc-Off. (a waterbase cleaner).
I could feel it cutting crud this time as I swiped the seal and that fixed the leak. Slight water contamination maybe but saved Hundred$.
as rule: always just spray rag when possible - to not breath VOCs, splash eyes, or the rotor.
Someone told me to use a tear off to make the "seal saver" and that was amazing advice. Especially if you're at the track and it happens. Someone will probably have one
What's a tear off?? I have one leaking fork, left front, 06 monster 620
@@thetruth777 tear offs for goggles, they use them in MX racing to clear mud from goggle lenses
Did it a 7 days ago, still dry and clean👍
Awesome to hear!
Curious as to what microphone you use while recording? I happened to watch this today while wearing some headphones, and couldn't believe how clear the audio was during the "intro" part of your video. Woot!
I live off a gravel road and small pieces of sand have lodged in my seals and scratched the fork tubes causing them to leak regardless of seal condition. This winter I’m going to take the forks off and try to fill in those scratches with JB weld, see what happens
You can buy new lower fork tubes. There threaded on the bottom. My GSXR are pitted my seals last 6 to 9 months. Depending on what model 80 a piece. Mines an old ball twice as much as the same year 1100;mines 750. Need new bushing too. The jb will deteriorate over time start to flake off get inside your forks. I'd go get wet n dry sand paper start with 800 1200 1500 2000 2500 make sure you soak it in water with dab of dish soap.use a soft block that conforms to the tube. Don't use your hand. Use a crosshatch pattern after so many strokes dip your sandpaper keep it clean get some cloth Polish wheels polish compound. Harbor freight when your polishing be careful don't nick it with the drill buffer be better to use.depeding on the miles on the forks REPLACE THE bushings too that I'll help.
Great video and a real handy tip if you're out in the wilds! Had a leaky RHS seal on my CRF but opted to change the seal ... glad I did because the oil was absolutely filthy. New seals and bushes both sides for less cost than an hour's labour at a commercial bike shop.
Just did this to my leaky 1993 kx250. Lots of dirt we will have to wait to see but cool little trick used a Fiji water bottle thanks for advice 👍 update it worked good never leaked again.
Get some old Kodak type film, perfect and you have an entire roll. Do it before every ride and you will put an air bubble in the and lubricate the fork seals to reduce stiction.
My FZR600 handles like hot dog water, hoping I can change the fork oil and be good to go. I'll probably use oil jug plastic for my seal tool.
Great video, guess I'll subscribe or something.
I just use a business/ old credit card. Works great!
Great idea!
Or a soda bottle cut into a hook shape works on the side of the road. Trash is plenty...unfortunately.
Worked like a charm on my kx450! Thanks!
Would it work for the top seals as well?
Thanks. You just saved me a lot of money!
Thanks from Texas!
to add to this, the you can rub a little wet hand soap stick on the fork tube up and down and compress. Do a couple of times and will help with the sealing
Thanks for the awesome video! If you can do a video on starting your two stroke Dirtbike would be really cool. My YZ250 has a ton of compression but it's hard to kick start.
Thanks
I like the style. "Ooops, plastic cleaner, that's not what I wanted to use (who cares, right)"
"I'll add a little oil, it's better then what me wahe in right now...."
And the method is great, especialy if you do it somewhat regularly and don't cut your seals with it
They sell a tool to set the air gap fluid level... But a large syringe with fish tank hoes works really well. Manufacturer will have recommended air gap In millimeters. Try race tech for all your suspension needs
U flipping legend lol thank u so much for this awesome tip truly fantastic idea welldone
thank you bro. it worked perfectly... but i have some doubt.. how long it will work
one little tip .... i don't have one this video is grate 😁👍
🖐️👍😁 dude, in my experience, when fork seals have gone,I've always had to change them . great video man from R1 Greg 👊😉👌
Equal amounts are the key really buddy, and to do that you should have used the cap off the fork oil container that way you know exactly how much oil is going in, too much oil in one fork leg will pull your bike either to the left or right depending which one you have overfilled.
These forks are not identical, both serve different purposes, but other than that I agree!
Excellent video, thank you very much for uploading 🙏
At 10:00 when ya were using ur own Seal Mate and said "uh oh....we've sprung a leak!" What happened and how was it fixed? Cos ya didn't seem to do anything?
good vid - i just did this and heard a twang. i havent snapped the oil seal have i ? or could it have just twanged against that metal hexagonal thing i can see up there at 5:58 ?
The only thing is there that will make a "twang" sound is if you messed up and hooked onto the spring that is inside the fork seal ... you messed up bud ! lol
Going to try this on my R6 now!
Just found this video. Would this trick work on a 2003 450R? I’m gonna try this afternoon before replacing the seals.
If your dust seals are allowing dust in, then don’t you need new dust seals? Or is a little maintenance from time to time necessary?
Yeah man good vid 😂. Will definitely try this b4 I pull them apart. I think people are really to padantic when comes to alot of jobs. It don't matter about the brake cleaner or WD-40 or what ever. Use what ya want to get the job done, especially like ya said ya gonna pull fork apart at a later date...so it really don't matter does it.. cheers mate excellent video. I like how ya send it..
PS. I really like how ya just don't talk to the sound of your own voice like alot of people do.?? Thinking there talking to beginners.. so all in all just with that said the video is the best I've seen.
What do you think about neoprene fork socks?
Absolutely excellent video!! Especially compared to related videos.
Glad you think so! Appreciate the feedback and support! 👍🏻
Sweet video, I'm gonna give this idea a blast, thanks 🙂
Does this work the same for upright forks ?
Very useful information....thanks
Welcome!
Great video, really helpful.
Great video, thanks
You can also use a feeler gauge (for spark plug gapping) to get dirt out.
what thickness would you recommend for the feeler gauges?
@@russellprice9820 Try 0.006" (0.15 mm)
I just did this on my cbr600rr, But i used 99% alchohol, paper towels & the thinnest setting on my feeler guage.......worked like a charm & only cost me $3
Your badass man thank you for your time 🙏
Any time!
Can you use the cleaning tool on a wide glide Harley fork?
Question,,,,,,,,,,,,
I've got some old mtb marzzocchi forks. shops wont touch.. they not been used much but seem a little dry over the years. Seals look fine .... would adding few ml behind the seals help get things moving again? Not sure if the bushing are staring to knock I know this might just mean things are dry and need some more lubrication. Thanks guys
hey just wondering how well this ended up holding up....my fork looks like yours in the beginning of the video
Good idea! Will give it a go!