Very helpful, I've worked on some suspension parts before but never a motorcycle fork, I followed this and it answered all my questions. My fork is back together and doing springy dampy things without leaks! Thank you.
2000 750f model here, man this is awesome. Your video is helpful and i managed to do seals and fork oil change on my bike all by myself thank you man :)
I don't usually like or comment on anything but you deserve this, fantastic video, clear, concise and definately made the job simple and easier. I would suggest to anyone before trying to do this is get a good impact driver, not a cheap ebay one, it made the job harder for sure.
overall good video. those bushings have different names. the slide bushing (keep fork tube plumb at the top of travel) is the smaller one with teflon on the inside (slides easier) and the Guide Bushing is to keep the bottom of the fork tube plumb inside the fork. other than that outstanding job. was in the middle of doing mine and the dog knocked over my assy table....needed some parts guidance, thanks Tip: Earlier version may have a notched end on the Aluminum Piece at the bottom. Make sure to seat the notch properly before inserting in inner tube. Mine also had a notch where the oil drain screw is.
about to do this on my 91 katana 750. the fork tube has got chips at the seal area and also some dings below it somehow that I think have been rubbing on the top bush, causing teflon filled oil to come out of the forks. new forks are either really expensive or impossible to find so im gonna try and smooth them up as carefully as poss. wish me luck!
Nice apart from one small thing. Put a small plastic bag over the top of the fork leg when fitting the oils seal, so it does not get damaged on the sharp edge
Hi Matt, First time viewing your channel, and I've subscribed. Good workmanship. Good, clear instructions. I have a Katana, (we just call it a GSX750F here in Europe. I'm in Scotland).
Good job Matt, and thanks for all your knowledge. I have a request for you. I would like that you show us how to replace motorcycle fork seals on BMW G310R. Thanks Matt
hey. your video has been really helpful! I was wondering what values you had for the level of the oil in the forks as you measure it from the top. I'm currently doing my 600f and I have the haynes manual but after filling the fork with 499cc of oil the depth is waaay off! i've made sure the fork is completely compressed as well.
Hola Se puede cambiar el aceite de las horquillas quitando el tornillo que hay en la parte inferior de las botellas y rellenando por arriba sin necesidad de desmontar las barras?
Hello. You wouldn't happen to know the oil requirements for your bike, would you? I'm about to do this on mine and will have to know how much it's too have once reassembling it. Also have an 01 600. If you know and don't mind sharing it, it would be appreciated
Help! I don't know where to position the floor jack to lift up the front end. Is it pressing against the exhaust or oil pan in the video? No clear place on the frame to put the jack against.
I've got a 91 Katana that I'm building and as a bigger guy (300lb) I replaced the rear shock with one that was more appropriate for my weight but in comparison the front feels a bit mushy now, I wouldn't be surprised if my forks need a rebuild (checking them today) but my question is, for someone my size do you think rebuilding the stock forks is worth it or do you think I should find something slightly stiffer, whether you answer or not, good video, keep up the good work
@@MattsMotoWoRX all it had me enter was the bike info, nothing about my weight, but that did lead me to another site called (Raggedmoto.com) that let me put in my bike style (sport,adv,cruiser) riding habits (cruising,street,fast street,race) personal weight, and bike weight, which left me at ≈1.12 kg/mm but the highest I can find with a proper fit is 1.0kg/mm, I'm just gonna try those and put the mid recommended grade fork oil in, if that doesn't feel alright I guess I'll see what I can find as a full front end swap to make things easy, I'm just trying to get back on 2 before the beautiful summer riding weather is over
What size is your fork seal driver for this build?Is it the same size for a 2004 Katana 750?Can you recommend a single driver tool (amazon, ebay, or etc.)?Can you recommend a fork seal driver set?
Yes it's the same , just make sure you compress the shock and fill oil to 108 mm(Gsx600F) from top with out the spring in place. Tight coil of spring go's to the bottom on the 600, hope this helps
bernalglez the kit is an all balls kit here’s a link for the proper seals hope this helps. Thanks for checking out the video. www.allballsracing.com/56-132.html
Hey man, what to do when the bottom drain plug only goes around and wont come out? I did the other fork without any problem but now i cant remove the bottom plug! Feels like its only turning inside! Its a Suzuki gsx 750 F -1997! Thanks
Very helpful, I've worked on some suspension parts before but never a motorcycle fork, I followed this and it answered all my questions. My fork is back together and doing springy dampy things without leaks! Thank you.
2000 750f model here, man this is awesome. Your video is helpful and i managed to do seals and fork oil change on my bike all by myself thank you man :)
I don't usually like or comment on anything but you deserve this, fantastic video, clear, concise and definately made the job simple and easier. I would suggest to anyone before trying to do this is get a good impact driver, not a cheap ebay one, it made the job harder for sure.
Beautiful job!!
I just rebuilt a set of forks using your video and it made the job so easy
my Granddaughter could do it.
keep up the good work!!
Thanks for this video from France 😊
overall good video. those bushings have different names. the slide bushing (keep fork tube plumb at the top of travel) is the smaller one with teflon on the inside (slides easier) and the Guide Bushing is to keep the bottom of the fork tube plumb inside the fork. other than that outstanding job. was in the middle of doing mine and the dog knocked over my assy table....needed some parts guidance, thanks
Tip: Earlier version may have a notched end on the Aluminum Piece at the bottom. Make sure to seat the notch properly before inserting in inner tube. Mine also had a notch where the oil drain screw is.
Great video with some minor majorly important points! Thank you for sharing!
Best video on this....period. Appreciated!!!
Should i mark the two triple clamps before i take the forks out? Like a marker line or something so i get them in the same place?
Great step by step instructions. Thanks for the video.
Is this the same for the 600 model?
about to do this on my 91 katana 750. the fork tube has got chips at the seal area and also some dings below it somehow that I think have been rubbing on the top bush, causing teflon filled oil to come out of the forks.
new forks are either really expensive or impossible to find so im gonna try and smooth them up as carefully as poss. wish me luck!
Incredible video thank yoiu so much for making. Do you know the hex socket size?
Nice apart from one small thing. Put a small plastic bag over the top of the fork leg when fitting the oils seal, so it does not get damaged on the sharp edge
Hi would u know is there a fuel pump in the 2001 750f models . If so where please
Nice job! I have to do this on my 03 600 Katana. Your video gave me the confidence to give it a go! Thank you!
Glad I could help 👍
How do i know the size of the copper washer
This video was extremely helpful! Thank you! I have a gsx F 750 katana from 1990 and it was leaking from the same spot.
mikkelpreislerdk Glad it was helpful hit that subscribe button I will be putting together a lot more how to videos this year
Hi Matt, First time viewing your channel, and I've subscribed. Good workmanship. Good, clear instructions. I have a Katana, (we just call it a GSX750F here in Europe. I'm in Scotland).
Perfect video. Helped me rebuild my Katanas forks. Thank you for putting it together.
Thank you, man , I bought a gsx750f from 1992 and your video helped me a lot !!!
thanks once again :-)
do you absolutely need the tool you use to push the seal down in the lower fork ? I want to give this a go but i don’t have that tool
You can probably get away with a piece of piece of pvc and the old seal to push the new one on 🤷🏻♂️
Good job Matt, and thanks for all your knowledge. I have a request for you. I would like that you show us how to replace motorcycle fork seals on BMW G310R. Thanks Matt
Just for more recent viewers, Bikebandit is no longer in business, I think Partszilla is the new company for OEM stuff.
24mm socket for fork end cap!!! If anyone’s wondering
What are all the parts required to buy to replace the fork seals?
510 ml oil?
Fantastic video very well explained about to do mine so this will help alot. Much appreciated also the torque settings is a very big help too.
hey. your video has been really helpful!
I was wondering what values you had for the level of the oil in the forks as you measure it from the top. I'm currently doing my 600f and I have the haynes manual but after filling the fork with 499cc of oil the depth is waaay off! i've made sure the fork is completely compressed as well.
Would the 2000 600cc katana hold the same amount of oil?? Everyone online seems to have a different answer
What's the size of your steel driver using it on your fork seal? thank you.
I have a 2006 suzuki gsx600f what size driver is that your using?
Excellent vedios
Great video. Thanks for going step by step.
We're I can buy Fork Suspension kit Seals Bushes
Hola
Se puede cambiar el aceite de las horquillas quitando el tornillo que hay en la parte inferior de las botellas y rellenando por arriba sin necesidad de desmontar las barras?
Are they standard or metric Allen sockets?
They should be metric unless someone installed the wrong bolts
Do you know how much cost to fix.
AMAZING WORK! Well Done Man!
Hi can I do this on a gsx750f 1989?
Katana 600 2001 rebuilding with your video. Thank you
Hello. You wouldn't happen to know the oil requirements for your bike, would you? I'm about to do this on mine and will have to know how much it's too have once reassembling it. Also have an 01 600. If you know and don't mind sharing it, it would be appreciated
Super usefull step by step guide
Bonjour
Combien d’huile dans les fourches merci
Muchas gracias por su trabajo y compartirlo.
Saludos desde ESPAÑA 👏👏👏👏👌👍✌✌
Help! I don't know where to position the floor jack to lift up the front end. Is it pressing against the exhaust or oil pan in the video? No clear place on the frame to put the jack against.
I take a rag or 2x4 under the exhaust
@@MattsMotoWoRX thanks.. I'm just using 2 car jacks on both sides of the frame
I've got a 91 Katana that I'm building and as a bigger guy (300lb) I replaced the rear shock with one that was more appropriate for my weight but in comparison the front feels a bit mushy now, I wouldn't be surprised if my forks need a rebuild (checking them today) but my question is, for someone my size do you think rebuilding the stock forks is worth it or do you think I should find something slightly stiffer, whether you answer or not, good video, keep up the good work
Hop on racetech.com and enter your info into their suspension calculator and it will give you the proper oil viscosity and spring rates you need
@@MattsMotoWoRX all it had me enter was the bike info, nothing about my weight, but that did lead me to another site called (Raggedmoto.com) that let me put in my bike style (sport,adv,cruiser) riding habits (cruising,street,fast street,race) personal weight, and bike weight, which left me at ≈1.12 kg/mm but the highest I can find with a proper fit is 1.0kg/mm, I'm just gonna try those and put the mid recommended grade fork oil in, if that doesn't feel alright I guess I'll see what I can find as a full front end swap to make things easy, I'm just trying to get back on 2 before the beautiful summer riding weather is over
What size is the extended allen key set? And what can I do if the allen key to release the parts inside the spring won't release?
Metal Head Ritro If you can’t get the bottom bolt loose find someone that has an impact. Sometimes the assembly inside will spin.
Metal Head Ritro It’s either a 5mm or 6mm Allen
What size is your fork seal driver for this build?Is it the same size for a 2004 Katana 750?Can you recommend a single driver tool (amazon, ebay, or etc.)?Can you recommend a fork seal driver set?
Bo Jay 41mm fork driver
This is a decent kit and it’s affordable
www.amazon.com/ALPHA-MOTO-Universal-Fork-Driver/dp/B07695V4LT
@@MattsMotoWoRX 41mm is the driver needed for the 600/750 forks?
same for 01 gsxr 750?
Would this same procedure work with a 1998 susuki katana 600?
Drake Spahn The disassembly and assembly are pretty similar not sure if it’s exactly the same though.
Yes it's the same , just make sure you compress the shock and fill oil to 108 mm(Gsx600F) from top with out the spring in place. Tight coil of spring go's to the bottom on the 600, hope this helps
Hello, how much oil for each fork ?
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510cc per leg
O da falcom da bem certo
Sorry for ask, can you tell me if the number of the seal is 41_54_11 is that right ?
bernalglez the kit is an all balls kit here’s a link for the proper seals hope this helps. Thanks for checking out the video. www.allballsracing.com/56-132.html
is it worth buying this bike in 2024? I dont wanna get to a situation where I Cant find spares for it
Hey man, what to do when the bottom drain plug only goes around and wont come out? I did the other fork without any problem but now i cant remove the bottom plug! Feels like its only turning inside! Its a Suzuki gsx 750 F -1997! Thanks
Problem solved👍! I got it out in the end
@@rogma77 how you get it
@@jsulikk Oh its been over a year ago and the bike is sold..so i dont remember...sorry cant help u!
What type of oil? What weight?
Any 10wt suspension fluid will work
sorry how much oil you put on the motorcycle
How much oil does my Suzuki katana gsx 750 f 1998 carry
He left out a few things, biggest is how to hold the inner tube bolt in axle area
Hi
41/54/11 ?
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