Delboy's Garage, USD Fork Seal Replacement
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- A detailed tutorial for changing fork seals in Upside Down Forks
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It's much easier to loosen the top cap when it's not clamped by the top yoke so loosen the top yoke and clip-on first, then the top cap, then the lower yoke. Hope this helps someone.
I greatly appreciate your insights tips and tricks from all of us in Canada thank you very much
Just wanted to take a moment and tell you I appreciate you helping with this and have top tier workmanship.
Best explained video ever on TH-cam
Thank you for fortifying my courage to change my own fork seals! I think I can I think I can... and with your guidance I'd bet I can! Thanks for the great detailed instruction and also for your photographer for capturing in clear view all the internals and images! Seriously, Thank you!
You're most welcome, glad it helps you Susan, best of luck with the job when you do it!
@@Moonfleet41 Can I ask one puzzling question? I stopped by a well known local suspension shop and asked about them replacing my fork seals and got a negative (no, can do). With explanation that they don't have the right tools for such long forks? WTF? (They are known for race suspension set up) But, just when would the issue of having to re-compress the spring and needing special tools come into play or be a concern? TIA.... Susan
If you want an honest mechanic…. Get in there and turn them wrenches I have never out of dozens of encounters and much wasted time money and trust been short changed and lied to only to be in the position I should have taken from the beginning… wearing the blue coveralls and seeing the work through myself it’s same as any project you had to do in school first you find out what you are finding out the subject then researching that specific subject or component specific to your make and model not just videos either you read forums buy tech manuals read service bulletins from manufacturer buy specialty tools whatever you need to do to give yourself the best possible chance of success you will never do it another way after you start taking care of the work on your own it’s a great feeling
That being said I would happily hire this guy to do any work I could if he were in my area great work and thanks for posting this I subscribed and def liked thank you thank you thank you
Definately the clearest video on the subject I've ever watched. Really well made and excellent explanation! Well done for getting a 2nd person to do the filming so we can always see what you're doing unlike most!
Thanks Peter, glad the video helped you out... and that's wonderful 'Penny' doing the filming, dunno what I would do without her!
I'll be giving it a go at the weekend.
The explanation of each sections makes ot seem do able.
Thank you
You're like the Gordon Ramsay of motorcycle maintenance! Thanks!
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This was really well laid out, I appreciate you taking your time with it. I'm changing the seals on my yz forks for the first time soon and this is the best how-to I've found on youtube. Makes it look so easy!
I love your in depth guides, it's very reassuring watching you actually do it all step by step accompanied with your great knowledgeable explanations and tips. Thanks!
Just wow. I can’t believe I overlooked this video initially. Your channel is incredible, thank you
Nice to see someone that knows what he talking about and knows what he's doing top bloke
It was an excellent and very detailed explanation. A magnificent class of mechanics, mate
This might be the best how to video I've watched. Thank you.
You made replacing fork seals look fun! I can’t wait until mine start leaking. Thank you for taking the time for making such a helpful and straight-forward video.
Great video! I’m about to tear into my first set of USD forks and your video has given me the confidence to jump in! Thank you!
I have to say I like the way you explained your self
Perfect, mate..!!
"Says well what he knows,
the one who knows well what he says..!!"
Regards from Brazil.
Been watching your channel for awhile now and I've saved so much money doing my own maintenance on both my bikes over the years. Keep doing what you're doing, definitely helping us all out thank you!
+NINJA NERO Thanks mate... we enjoy it too, so thats win win..
Got to love youtube ! I search youtube before i start projects. Last i searched how door skins come off . A simple thing i could of ended up snapping tabs if i didnt do a search. No youtube when i grew up. Trials and many errors lol
Fantastic tutorial video! Really appreciate the detail and the remarks/comments about why you did each step. Superb camera work by Penny! I know I can now replace the fork seals on my 1998 Honda Valkyrie without any doubts or fears! Keep the mentoring videos coming...Thanks a million Del, your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Ive replaced the fork seal on my s1000xr, thanks for your help, I couldn’t have done it without your video.
Glad it helped you mate, thanks for the kind feedback!
Bacon roll, coffee and a Delboy video ... quality start to the weekend.
Third that!
+Orenchis Ha ha, awesome.. i LOVE comments like this.. almost wish i could jon you,lol
Uh what exactly is a bacon roll? I've missed something along the way...
Clear and precise as usual !
worth the 45 mins watching! thank you so much!
Thanks mate, glad you liked it - and glad it could help!
Absolutely a great video! Thank,you for taking the time to demonstrate this process!. Many thanks!
When you rub the 1200 paper for high spots you rubbed up and down was always taught side to side therefore micro grooves dont run up the fork allowing oil to go up the grooves ,that said great to watch really good info.
Hey, I used to ride and always wanted to learn how to do these kinds of things.... you make it look soo simple but, as long as you aren't afraid of it I guess most of mechanical things aren't that hard. What I am saying is that you are an incredible teacher and its natural for you ! You do a great job and I always give a thumbs up ! Keep making the videos !
Thanks Cody, you are very kind... You just need two things to be able to fix almost anything on a bike or car... intimate knowledge of the anatomy of the job...and a competent level of proficiency with the tools.... it aint any harder than that mate.. take care and thanks again.. Del.
I would never have thought of attempting my forks until I saw this video, as you said, it is quite simple. Perfectly Detailed Video, thank you so much!
+VlogBiker Thanks buddy, nothing is that hard that you can learn it.. and all you need to do is watch it done.. the rest is common sense aye.. good luck with yours, drop us a line if you get stuck.. Del.
Super awesome attitude. Especially this day & age.
Excellent 'How To' Delboy! Thanks also for the Universal Fork Seal Driver Tool recommendation which I've just ordered from overseas!!
Great video! I was worried after watching forums but you’ve made it look easy I’m going to have a go as soon as the parts come
Thanks
BRUH!! Thanks you. You and your camera person. Best walkthrough on TH-cam. Great explanation, great vid quality. At first I'm like man, a 45 min. vid!! After watching I see now that it was totally worth it. The vid it's as long as the shop takes to do it. Its because you actually go through every step. Propa! Thanks alot. Subscribed.
Oh, almost forgot, Doing this to my 2007 CBR 1000RR REBUILD. I have a vid of her on my channel.
+MyLife-MyRules Thanks fellah, there are some quick vids on the Tube, but we've been asked so many times about details we've skipped over, that we pitched this video not for entertainment, but more as a full on tutorial... only those who need to do it themselves will watch every step, if the info. is there, at least people can take it or leave it.... but when it's not there the video is useless as a reference! Glad it helped, thanks for watching, thanks for the sub! All the best, D&P!
Love the way you approach these tutorials, I really feel like they are manageable. Complicated things made simple.
Genius.
Thanks
Nick
Thanks Nick, that is very kind of you, much appreciate your kind words!
Loved the vid. Was a great refresher and insight on how to get it done the straight forward way.
Thanks a million for that video, Del. You make it seem less scary.
As always guys your videos are the definitive article, but this one even more so, with loads of hints and tips for a successful result. Very well done.
+David Jebson (thebiglad) Thanks you most kindly David, we love what we do, amnd its getting easier as we get more practice.. take care my frined.. all the best. .D&P.
Best fork seal replacement diy video ever!!!
The clutch side fork seal on my 2019 Versys 650 blew just before the current two week lockdown here in Pune. And I was so @#$%&* fed up. All workshops, whether official or otherwise, are closed with very stiff fines for opening them even for cleaning up. And I was mortally scared to finger the USD fork.
Delboy and Mrs Delboy, your absolutely brilliant tutorial was such an incredible relief. You cannot imagine how relaxed I became; to know that I can do this repair in my garage on my own and get the bike up was bliss.
The professionally careful and sensitive way that you handled the various parts is a lesson in itself; I showed your video to my electronics engineer son just to teach him this finesse in workmanship. So methodical, systematic, calm and composed. No unnecessary attempts at superfluous humour or off-coloured remarks etc. The exemplar of what a technical video tutorial should be like.(There is another video for exactly the same job and the way the guy there has handled the parts is an insult to the art.)
I haven't got the bespoke seal driver so will use some PVC pipe, insulation tape kind of mod. I'll play your video and work on the bike simultaneously so as to not make a single mistake.
Thank you ever so much for this terrific video. I have posted it on the Kawasaki Versys group for the benefit of all members there. Namaste.
Awesome bro. You just showed it in the most simple way... great work.
This guy is the Ramsay of motorcycles. Well done, thank you. 😊
I have re-changed oil seals on 3 different sets of usd forks due to a local bike repair shop not using the air gap messurment.. it's all very well adding the correct amount of oil if the internals are bone dry.. the air gap messurment tells you that 1/ the damper is bled and 2/the correct amount of oil has been added. . too much oil will cause exessive pressure and blow past the seals. ..... it seems rare to find mechanics these days that know exactly what they are doing ..... I would be happy to let this guy work on my own bike .
Did usd fork leak easier that just telescopic fork?
I heard its like that ,is it true?
The Correct amount of oil is critical . All fork types
Cheers Del. You gave me the confidence and know how to attempt this job. All good. 👍
Keeping it simple for the savages in the colonies (New Zealand). Thanks for taking the time to provide for us a '10/10 instructional video'.
Thank you kindly mate, really appreciate your generous words.
Amazing tutorial. Subscribed. Ready to change my seals lol
Good luck with it Navi, hope it goes well for you.. drop us a line if you get stuck!
Happy to see finally this video from you. especially because it is a usd-fork.
Also my words...fork oil has to be changed regularly like engine oil!
To be honest, there are some additional points to mension and they are pretty important.
When you put apart forks who have the bushings on the innertube you have to heat up the outer tube to reduce the possibility to damage the bushings - eespecially if you are planning to reuse it. Also quiet often the lower bushings are worn out without a damage on the teflon...this could also make the fork leak, cause the innertube can move in the outer and make a gap where the oil can drain out.
If you drain the forks you have to get them more time or flush it with a bit of fresh oil, cause all the metall debry sits deep down at the bottom.
If you have to polish the innertube, then do this job never in the direction the fork moves...always around and only(!) at chrome tubes...never ever at DLC or TIN coated inner tubes.
Be aware of the spacer between the bushing and the seal. the sharp edge must be on the side of the seal - that is incredibly important.
About the tools...alot of forks have these spacertubes to push down the springs. This KYB-Fork is a special one without this little tube. And you cant definitely do all bushes with this seal driver. Just as an example: the 05-06 CBR600RR is not possible cause the plastic is too short!
If you engage the thread of the cap...turn it counterclockwise till the thread comes free...then turn it in. A damaged thread at this position is a true nightmare!
And if you have a fork with mounted bushings in the outer tube, you dont have to use a seal driver at all
Hope this helps a bit!
From chilean patagonia entry door; Thanks Very Much! Best fork maintenance video on youtube 🤟🏽
Excellent video! you have posted the best one yet on this repair in my opinion. Cheers to the camera operator as well! thank you so much. Cheers to you guys.
Thank you sir excellent video!
Thanks very much, great tutorial. Made me purchase a seal driver. It will pay for itself with these 2 sets of fireblade forks I have to re-seal.
Thanks for taking the time to put this together, have to do 4 x ZX7Rs so that 45 min just saved me a bundle
fantastic. thank you. just heading off to to replace my seals for the first time with a friend. your video and expertise has really helped and given me the confidence to have a go. thank you for very informative and pro vid. matts
Thank you, much appreciated!
Great way of explaining what to do and when...simple, calm and easy. What brand is the seal driver?
Thanks Greg, sorry i dont remember the brand of the drive,r i bought it from Machine Mart about two years ago... im sure they still have them available..!
@@Moonfleet41 it maybe a little late for my reaction, but accelent way of explaining things nice calm and clear, good interaction with the camera, good job there, I really like the little details you show like with the milk bottle to protect the seals. You make me feel like I can tackle every problem and do it my self. Thx
@@cesarmathies9289 Most welcome Cesar, Just house keeping jobs, nothing too complexed, and glad it can help you out mate...
Done my fork seals on my Yamaha XVS 650 today, thank you Del.
I've been watching your channel for a while now and saved my friend so much money thank you
doesn't the scarf wrapped around the bottom, affect the measurement of the oil level?
No because you dont measure to the outer tube.. you measure down to the
top of the inner tube.. the tube that contains the oil..!!!! i should
have said..!
Moonfleet41 Yeah thanks for your response, I have done a USD fork swap and had to change the oil the way to explained was pretty easy
Not necessarily, Ducati manuals with Showa forks clearly says "slide both the damper and outer tube fully down the inner tube..." oil level needs to be measured from top of the outer tube
Wrong, the tube has to be all the way down on the stanchion, like he has it
Cat litter tray! Real men live for danger and use their wives roasting dish.
+Gearjammer Now that would work, if only they didnt hurt so much when stoved over your head later.....specially if they're still full of oil.. most undesirable..lol
Gives the beef that little something extra.
Thank you. My Yamaha needs the front end serviced and after watching this I think I will do it myself. I enjoy the wrenching almost as much as the riding.
Best video on TH-cam. Great Job! This guy's is my hero no joke.
You seem to have a nack for describing things in detail, great video mate! Curious as to the brand of combination spanners being used on the bench?
+The Savage Garage Hang on - didn't I just see you in the comments of Retrorestore's latest vid?! Small world ;-) Two great channels!
+The Savage Garage Hang on - didn't I just see you in the comments of Retrorestore's latest vid?! Small world ;-) Two great channels!
+christhesnaildriver you sure did! Lol I only just found retro restores channel but he's great! Been watching del for ages too!
What an excellent video - thank you. As I was watching it, I couldn’t think who you reminded me of, and then it came to me: Gordon Ramsay! That’s a big compliment to my mind as, like you, he is clear, concise and to the point. No messing. You are obviously both experts in your fields but in your case there is the advantage of no OTT swearing :) Much appreciated video. Please keep up the good work.
Wow, thank you for your kind words, he is a very professional and successful guy, i'd love to be even half as good as him.. Glad you enjoyed the video to, and thank you for the kind feedback.
Awesome information. I can't tell you how much help your videos have been. Keep up the good work and keep it rubber side down.
Amazing video everything was perfect. I ain't paying any mechanic for changing fork seals in South Africa any more😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much really appreciate yours and the wife's time🙏🙏🙏🙏
Most welcome Santosh, we're glad the videos have helped you out, Keep safe and ride free my friend.. Del.
Outstanding! No major special tools. You made it look simple 2/3 hours and done. Hell yes man. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!
Cheers Delboy and camera assistant you have saved me a motza. great video. Ozyrobo.
Thanks Robo, glad the video could help you mate..
Thanks again for the detailed in depth video, much appreciated.
Delboy,
Man, I like your videos. Right to the point, plenty of information, explanation, and none of the distracting, annoying music, or comedic act. Very useful for the novice mechanic.
Great vid. A small caution you may like to add, "wind the damper rod out before reassembly in case the locknut moves". If it screws further down and the damper rod is wound in, when the caps are tightened the damper rod will be damaged.
Perfect! I am rebuilding my forks, and this video clarifies some of the proces... although the springs in my forks are too strong and you really need the tool to keep the spring away when tightening the things together
Finally replaced oil and seals after 5 years thanks to this video. Pain in the ass to keep the damper rod up!
That's the best fork seal video I've come across !
Thanks 👍
Congrats on the videos! Maintenance very well explained, continue like this!
Great video, and in depth as much as the last fork seal video. Thanks for all you do! New Garage looks great as well.
+MetricMotorcycleMadness Thanks buddy...its great fun on the garager now, and so much easier woth all the light we have now..
Thank you for such a great video! Very informative and I didn't even feel the 45 minutes go by! As with everything I will do more research before I do anything myself, but starting my research with your video is absolutely a great start!
In MHO Delboy's are the best motorcycle DIY videos on the net. Thanks for sharing!
This was a top notch video mate. You included not only all the relevant knowledge needed to accomplish the job to a professional level, but some really useful & innovative tips on how to create your own inexpensive tools to do it. I will definitely be looking at your channel if/when I need more how to tips on fixing my machines. Was able to install new tubes and seals, with the drivers I made, on my 2008 FXDF in a couple hours and the bike is back on the road, front suspension working like new, without a factory service manual or special tools. Keep up the great work. Thanks a million for taking the time to create this video.
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7 years ago? And still someone who appreciate you help. Great video man. Will change mine next weekend. Thank you for that.
Most welcome mate..Glad It could help!
Good video on the fork seal replacement , to be honest I’ve never really felt comfortable about tackling any type of forks but with your explanation and excellent knowledge I’ll be right into my forks no problem, the jargon dissipates , cheers mate !
A great way to spend the evening watching a Delboy video. Sir, from America, I salute you! You've got a big fan here!
Hi Arthur, welcome aboard Sir, thank you for your kind feedback, it's great to know the videos hit the spot ! Have a happy new year and stay in touch, all the best, D&Px
Excellent fork tutorial. Thank you for make it. Will help me a lot to service my forks! 👍🏼
Great video thanks. Always a good way to start the day - half an hour in Dels garage! 😃
18 years as an army mechanic and I'm still learning. Another top video. Pay day I must remember to pop a tip in the jar. Cheers for another top video. Helped me out no end with my new Harley Davidson softail.
Hi Ian, thats how i see it, every day is a school day and there is always more to learn aye.. Glad the videos can help you and its an honour to help out a fellow mechanic... ride safe mate, all the best. Del.
the best video ever on how to work on forks, thank you!
Thank you for your kind words.
Did this yesterday on my 08 600CBR RR. Thanks for all the advice.
Thanks for that, I done mine yesterday for the first time, I should have watch this first, the first tube took me for ever, the hard part is to put the seal back!! I wish I had that great seal tool, good one ;)
This is the first video of yours I've watched and it is obvious that you mean well. Even though I only work on trucks, bikes are unfamiliar and this video helps break that barrier. I can't wait to get my first bike!
you've just saved me a 100 euros with this video! Thanks a lot!
Thats great news Dimitris, you can always drop a dollar in the Tip Cup if you want to help keep us going.. !
@@Moonfleet41 will do definately! Thanks again!
Love these tutorials man..
Thank you so much for making them…
truly
The attention to detail is really really helpful for me as I need to know every little bit of what I’m doing..
I need mastery on a subject..
Thank you for helping me. I really like how you teach. Thanks again
I was contemplating on doing my own fork seals on my 06 GSX-R750. With this video I will attempt it. Great video!
Brilliant little video!
Concise and informative making it really enjoyable.
Thank you!
As soon as I finished watching, I headed into my garage to get started, only to find that none of my forks are leaking. What a disappointment! I may do one anyway - just because. Thanks as usual for a clearly presented and inspiring vid. Keep um coming.
+Richard Bale Ha ha, now now, stead on....lol Thanks for watching, and careful what you wish for..!!
Really superb video thanks for uploading next time I'll change my oil seals without paying for too much labour cost in service center
Great work! Your instructions are on point. It feels like I've done 100 of these and can do them in my sleep after watching your video! Thanks much!!!
You're welcome, and good luck with it, have fun!
Nice. I really like the pace of your videos, you provide all the information necessary without ever being boring. Also big thumbs up for the camerawork; nicely captured the details without being hectic and findging a good angle right away. The sound is good too.
Seriously, you're doing a great job all around. Keep it up.
Thank you my friend, that's very kind of you, we put a lot in to the videos, each one is maybe 20hrs work overall with post production, so it's great to know they're enjoyed! Take care, ride safe, Del & Pennyx
You guys are just plain Awsome! I ask aquestion about an older video and not long later...maybe 30 minutes later a response! Wish I lived closer than the States I would stop by often tosay thank you to you and Penny☺
This is great, old Del takes some grief for some of his builds but all these instructional videos are amongst the best on YT. Simple enough jobs that you just need a walkthrough the first time. 👍
Thank you! I'm preparing to replace the seals on my Ducati M900. This video is priceless for someone who prefers to maintain their own bike or simply can't or prefer not to pay $100+/hour for a mechanic.
Most welcome JR, hope it goes well, thanks for watching!
I probably wouldn’t have attempted this without your video. I’ve done other seals, but forks always scared me for some reason. But this is totally doable, and even the seal driver isn’t that expensive. There are nice aftermarket replacements for the springs, and even to add adjustable dampener on each fork. Amazing. I’m having fun wrenching on my bike.
Thank you for your feedback Jason and we're glad the video inspired you... good luck with your projects and happy wrenching!
Brilliant DIY, very elaborate.... sometimes we don't want to do this kind of stuff but it will save us so much money.
Thanks so much for this video. It was infinitely helpful in replacing my fork seals on my Africa Twin. I was just going to take them off and top up fluid for a leaky seal. Glad I learned how to do it as both seals were torn and would have continued to leak. The step by step instructions made this a fairly easy job.
Thanks Mike.. im glad the video could help you out, and darn good on you for getting stuck in and doing it yourself.. feels good aye.. take care and have a great weekend... Del.
Need to do this, thank you for sharing this video, great detail and good camera work.
This guy is my favorite!!!!! He is so clear!! And I have learnt a lot from his no nonsense tutorials!!!! Keep up mate!!