I watched all 45 mins of this and ddnt get tired not one bit. Thank you so much brother. I actually feel like I can actually do this job. Considering the mechanics are charging $250 for this job if I just hand in the forks. Thanks for saving me $250 I appreciate you 100%
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!
@@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!
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.
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.
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!
Hello from New Zealand. I have found this video very very helpful for my peace of mind although im not a mechanic but spent 5 and a half solid years within the heavy diesel automotive and construction machinery industry providing service and maintenance to my personal transport vehicles are no issue but now that i own a kawasaki meanstreak . . . . motorcycle work is very much new to me and my hat comes off to you for providing a well presented walk through for us newbies to service and maintenance in the two wheels department. This video has given me the confidence to crack on with it by myself as my forks are in the same leaking boat. Thank you very much
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!
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
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.
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.
+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!
With the help of Delboys garage, I just replaced the steering stem cups and bearings, and disassembled the front forks, replaced the seals and re-filled with 10wgt on a 98 900RR. the bearings were shot and each fork only had about 4oz each of milky white watery oil. I also went over the suspension and set everything to the halfway mark. My bike now rides and handles like my 94 900RR did back in the day...which is "Resiliently". Thanks for the vids!
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.
G'day from New Zealand Mate. I'd just like to say thanks. Thanks for the great tutorial video on what you so rightly describe as a job that stikes the fear of the fork seal god into me!! I have just sucssesfully done this very job on my wife's 600 Honda Hornet. We saved a good 400 bucks by tackling this job myself. Thanks again mate. Cheers....Mal
Hi Mal, you're so welcome mate, am really glad it helped you and that is exactly why we took the trouble to make the videos and post them online in the first place... this is the best part of what You Tube is about and it's an honour to help!
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.
for 46 years i have changed regular fork seals but never up side down ones.. so glad I found your video feeling happy ordered my seal hammer £12 on Ebay same as yours got me seals new clips and oil and ready to do it... thank you
Best tutorial on fork seal replacement I have seen to date on youtube. You cover every step and leave nothing out. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar for sharing your education with us. Thank you so very much. I will be doing this very soon after I get the shop manual for my Bike. Thumbs up, subscribe and fav the video.
I am in California and I thank you for the education you have given me. You have made a big difference in my life because I don't have anybody here to teach me. I thank you a true heartfelt thank you full of gratitude. I will be signing up to your Patreon.
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 .
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
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Perfect, mate..!! "Says well what he knows, the one who knows well what he says..!!" Regards from Brazil.
Man you are my OFFICIAL teacher you are helping me alot as my grandfather said "you pay for what you don't know". Similar to how you explained if you take bike to shop they will charge to do all that I know here $300 and you just showed me it will take 10% of that on my own. Thank you so much
Most welcome Harold, I'm glad the video was able to help you out, and wish you well with your projects, have fun and enjoy the process sir. Thank you for your kind words .
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.
SIR! I'm watching your video from Hungary! And have to tell you, that I'm really thankful for your effort to make this video. On my 1090R one fork is leaking. I'll do whatever I can on my bike, but forks and suspension were out of my understanding. They still are, but after watching this I'll try to do this seal replacement myself. Thanks again, and keep up the great job!
Thank you so much for this video. Just changed out the USD forks on my lads 125. Exactly the same process. Your video made it very simple yet you are never condescending towards us that don’t know things. Thanks again.
Just used this video to give me confidence whilst tackling (first ever) fork seal replacements on a ZXR750L3 and a Ducati 750ss carby while in lockdown. Fantastic. So easy to follow and so clear - you are a star and I find your videos mesmerising...I could spend far too long watching! Must have saved me me nigh on a couple of hundred quid, I am sure. Nice one. 😉
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!
Just another thank you! I watched several videos before doing my first fork seal replacement, but THIS is the one I came back to during the process to guide me through the finicky bits.
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.
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.
Agree entirely. Especially if the cap is pretty tight, the top clamp seems to compess the leg a (tiny! - everything is flexible..) bit making it even tighter. (as he said: "Actually, that's quite loose that ...")
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
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.
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..!
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
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.
Just picked up a Buell XB12scg that needs the seal replaced. The dealer said$275 usd if I bring in the tubes so after watching your video I bought the seal driver, the special nut holder tool, a front triple stand and a rear super bike stand all for $360 and will just do all the servicing on my bike now. Thanks to enthusiasts like you sharing knowledge and procedures, the option to perform these repairs allows us not to just save money but understand the dynamics of suspension and tuning to make the most out of rides. Thanks bro brah!
Thank you very much fr your kind words of support, I really appreciate it and I'm glad the videos can help you, good luck with your Buell and have fun!
I just wanted to thank you Del. I watch a lot of your videos and tend to search for you if you have a video I need to watch. I am a novice as far as motorcycle maintenance and repair. However I am trying to get some knowledge so I can get a cheap project bike and learn how to do a restoration so to speak. Then hopefully I can service my nsr before getting it M. O. T'd. Anyway thanks again pal and keep the videos coming.
You are very welcome Daniel, im so glad the videos can help you out, and it's great to hear that you're getting involved and making your own way in bike maintenance, it's a wonderful journey and will hugely broaden your pride of ownership and enjoyment in your bike... take care and have fun with it mate.. Stay in touch and let me know how you get on. Del.
+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
Thank you for the video. I followed the exact steps and managed to change the seals. I don't have any experience so It took me 3 hours to do one side, and 30 minutes to change the seal in the second side. You Sir saved me 100 USD ❤
Probably the best explained video ever . Your attention to detail is amazing. I realised this morning my XSR seal leaking . After seeing this video I can’t wait for the weekend to change the seals . Thanks mate you are great
Hi, just wanted to thank you for your upside down forkseal video on youtube!! Absolutely fantastic demo!! clear, consise instructions I really am impressed with your vids. I have already used some of your tips on my bike and they work Just fine. Hope you & penny continue with the vids for many years to come I am sure they really do help novice & professional alike when working on bikes. Also something which I would like to mention & probably goes unnoticed is pennies camera skills which are excellent. Well done to both of you!!
Hello Robin, thank you so much for your veru kind comments, its a pleasure to be able to help and spread a few skill that most people can master... im glad you can use the videos for your bike, always feel free to drop us a line if you get stuck with something.. take care.. Del.
Prob the only "How to" Ive watched all the way through...Do everything on my bikes myself but never forks (never had to) but after watching this, Im gunna take mine apart and re anodise the forks tubes. Well put together mate
Hello, Sorry of German :) Deine Videos sind klasse, besser als andere, die man auf TH-cam findet. Und auch, wenn man nicht alles versteht, so geht alles aus den Videos hervor. Sehr gut, alle Videos gefallen mir. Als Hobbyschrauber an seinem Motorrad sehr zu empfehlen. Ich fahre selber eine Suzuki GSXR 1100 W Bj 96 und muss auch die USD überholen und das Lenkkopflager erneuern. Deine Videos waren sehr hilfreich. 3 Daumen hoch. Liebe Grüße Timo
Hallo Timo, vielen Dank für deine freundliche Unterstützung und viel Erfolg bei den Jobs auf deiner GSXR. Sie sind ein wunderbares Fahrrad und du solltest sehr stolz sein. .. Del.
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. ~//~
Congratulations my friend, welcome to the world of 'fettlers' - there is nothing like fixing it yourself to give you that proper peace of mind - take care, Del
Seriously, I've watched a couple of your DIY vids over the years & you're killing it! Quality instruction every time..Just thought i'd pass that on.. Triple tree thumbs up!!
Steve, mate...."Blew out a seal wheelie'n too hard " Thats what we like to hear... try laying in a little throttle as the front comes down, or soon you'll be doing the headstock bearings too lol.. (Very cool though).. lol
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.
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.
Delboy - you inspired me to have a crack and replace my fork seals and headstock bearing - both were shot. You made the headstock job look a lot easier than it is!! Anyway fork seals: I tried two methods - the condom method and your milk bottle method of sliding on the new seals. I gotta say your milk bottle cone method works way better - the condom method just tears! Also tried the method of wrapping electrical tape to form a seal driver as I was too cheap to buy a driver - works quite well and doesn't bear on the inner seal. Thanks again for the invaluable tips, and keep the vids coming! Cheers, Scotty NZ.
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.
what a fantastic video love the tip for the old milk carton for a seal guide .think I will always check out delboy first before I start any job on my bike . thanks been a great help
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.
This video may be 7 years old, but my bike is 30 years old! Great video, really helped me and... I successfully replaced the fork seals on my TZR 250 3XV. Del - you legend!
I love your videos! Very nice in every aspect. I do some repair or maintenance in my small Yamaha YBR Fazer 250 LE 2008 with already over 103k Km. (Brazil). Thank you 'n' your wife for these quality videos. A pleasure to watch. Keep them up! Bye! (Of course, I've become a subscriber of your channel!)Comm. Pilot, ..Motorcycle lover.)
+Freedom & Justice Hi there buddy.. good to hear from you all the way from Brazil, and such amazing mileage too, thats awesome, you must do a lot of maintenance to keep it on the road for that many miles.. welcome to the channel, and Passeio seguro meu amigo Del.
These small 'cc' one cylinder engine Yamaha(s) are 'sweet' fuel eficient and I consider it to be a tough small motorcycle. So much that I am willing to make it a keeper. The maintenance I'd say it is minimum in (my case) case it's a properly ridden 'n' kept one. I did have a connecting rod (the only one ..lol) replaced @ 66k Km. I never figured out what exactly caused the problem with it. The bottom part of it and top inside where it bears the crankshaft pin became rough or worn. I don't know the proper technical name for that type of tear and wear. I wonder what can make that happen. Always kept with good engine oil changes. After that happened I decided to upgrade from regular mineral engine oil to semi synthetic or 100% synthetic engine oil to avoid poor lubrication etc. I hope you will keep producing these great videos. Yes, thanks, obrigado amigo. Check 'n' add FB Cristiano Meira Deliberador.
Thank you sir. Just bought a 600rr with a leaking fork. Effin' mess. I'm going to tackle this myself, though I would add that my local cycle shop quoted me $375 (US) if I bring them the forks (my bailout plan) and $625 if I wheel in the bike. You're saving your audience more $$ than you realize.
man let me tell you i blew my seals this past weekend doing a wheelie and also strapping it down like a iddiot that i am. and i was like man this is going to cost so much and this is going to be a bitch to do. but this video me and my buddy watched and jotted down notes and rewinded certain parts and we are more than 100% confident we can do it thank you so much for making it easy! you are the best and thank you camera person
Let’s face it’s like watching Blue Peter when they say “I have one already done” (reference to a popular British kids TV show of the 70’s). Clear Concise Beautiful another awesome Delboy’s Garage. I’ve been looking at others attempting to show how too vids and yours is no BS to the point.
My man thank you for the video u really took the fear out of changing fork seals . You were great at delivering the information in a nice kind manner. Stay healthy
Thank you . Have a 98 Fireblade about to go on the operating table for this and now i feel confident with your help.I appreciate mostly how you stay grounded without all the fancy tools for DIY people like me. You gained another subscriber.
Great info mate. Bugger.. I just did my fork seals following your instructions, everything went fine.... BUT, I found if I didn't fully screw the valves in on the spring preloaders they wouldnt go in the full amount of clicks to set them up..so I took the caps off, screwed the valves in all the way and now it works mint, . Bike handles so much better now, Thank you.🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍/10 🤩
Extremely useful video. It gave me the confidence to change the seals on my Ducati for the first time. Sanford, Florida wanted $750 to change the seals, and I had already removed the forks. Wow. Yea, I was also shocked.
Excellent video Delboy! Would never have tried to replace my fork seals if I had not seen this, everything spot on and gave me the confidence to do the job myself. Thank you!
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. 👍
I watched all 45 mins of this and ddnt get tired not one bit. Thank you so much brother. I actually feel like I can actually do this job. Considering the mechanics are charging $250 for this job if I just hand in the forks. Thanks for saving me $250 I appreciate you 100%
Glad it helped buddy, have fun!
Just wanted to take a moment and tell you I appreciate you helping with this and have top tier workmanship.
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
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.
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.
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!
Hello from New Zealand. I have found this video very very helpful for my peace of mind although im not a mechanic but spent 5 and a half solid years within the heavy diesel automotive and construction machinery industry providing service and maintenance to my personal transport vehicles are no issue but now that i own a kawasaki meanstreak . . . . motorcycle work is very much new to me and my hat comes off to you for providing a well presented walk through for us newbies to service and maintenance in the two wheels department. This video has given me the confidence to crack on with it by myself as my forks are in the same leaking boat.
Thank you very much
Hey Cheyenne, most welcome Sir, great to know the video can help you out! Hope your fork seals replacement goes well, let us know how you get on!
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
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.
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!
With the help of Delboys garage, I just replaced the steering stem cups and bearings, and disassembled the front forks, replaced the seals and re-filled with 10wgt on a 98 900RR. the bearings were shot and each fork only had about 4oz each of milky white watery oil. I also went over the suspension and set everything to the halfway mark. My bike now rides and handles like my 94 900RR did back in the day...which is "Resiliently". Thanks for the vids!
Great to hear it buddy... we're glad the video could help you out... have fun, summers coming.. Del.
You're like the Gordon Ramsay of motorcycle maintenance! Thanks!
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!
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.
G'day from New Zealand Mate. I'd just like to say thanks. Thanks for the great tutorial video on what you so rightly describe as a job that stikes the fear of the fork seal god into me!! I have just sucssesfully done this very job on my wife's 600 Honda Hornet. We saved a good 400 bucks by tackling this job myself. Thanks again mate. Cheers....Mal
Hi Mal, you're so welcome mate, am really glad it helped you and that is exactly why we took the trouble to make the videos and post them online in the first place... this is the best part of what You Tube is about and it's an honour to help!
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.
for 46 years i have changed regular fork seals but never up side down ones.. so glad I found your video feeling happy ordered my seal hammer £12 on Ebay same as yours got me seals new clips and oil and ready to do it... thank you
Most welcome Sir, glad the video helped, good luck with the job!
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!
Best tutorial on fork seal replacement I have seen to date on youtube. You cover every step and leave nothing out. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar for sharing your education with us. Thank you so very much. I will be doing this very soon after I get the shop manual for my Bike. Thumbs up, subscribe and fav the video.
Thanks mate, much appreciated !
Just wow. I can’t believe I overlooked this video initially. Your channel is incredible, thank you
I am in California and I thank you for the education you have given me. You have made a big difference in my life because I don't have anybody here to teach me. I thank you a true heartfelt thank you full of gratitude. I will be signing up to your Patreon.
You are so welcome buddy, we're glad to know the videos can help you out, we appreciate your kind support, ride safe there!
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 !
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!
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
That was the best detailed job of fork seal replacement I ever seen, hands down. Great job to the camera person too!
Thank you so much for your kind words of support.
This might be the best how to video I've watched. Thank you.
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
Perfect, mate..!!
"Says well what he knows,
the one who knows well what he says..!!"
Regards from Brazil.
Man you are my OFFICIAL teacher you are helping me alot as my grandfather said "you pay for what you don't know". Similar to how you explained if you take bike to shop they will charge to do all that I know here $300 and you just showed me it will take 10% of that on my own. Thank you so much
Most welcome Harold, I'm glad the video was able to help you out, and wish you well with your projects, have fun and enjoy the process sir. Thank you for your kind words .
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.
SIR!
I'm watching your video from Hungary!
And have to tell you, that I'm really thankful for your effort to make this video. On my 1090R one fork is leaking. I'll do whatever I can on my bike, but forks and suspension were out of my understanding. They still are, but after watching this I'll try to do this seal replacement myself.
Thanks again, and keep up the great job!
Good luck Natan, I hope the seal change goes well, and it is good to know you are trying this for yourself.. Take care and ride safe;y.. Del.
worth the 45 mins watching! thank you so much!
Thanks mate, glad you liked it - and glad it could help!
Thank you so much for this video. Just changed out the USD forks on my lads 125. Exactly the same process. Your video made it very simple yet you are never condescending towards us that don’t know things. Thanks again.
Most welcome Chris, im glad the video could help you, and thanks for the feedback mate.. All the best. Del.
It was an excellent and very detailed explanation. A magnificent class of mechanics, mate
Just used this video to give me confidence whilst tackling (first ever) fork seal replacements on a ZXR750L3 and a Ducati 750ss carby while in lockdown. Fantastic. So easy to follow and so clear - you are a star and I find your videos mesmerising...I could spend far too long watching! Must have saved me me nigh on a couple of hundred quid, I am sure. Nice one. 😉
Great to hear mate, thanks for your kind support, enjoy the videos!
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!
Just another thank you! I watched several videos before doing my first fork seal replacement, but THIS is the one I came back to during the process to guide me through the finicky bits.
Most welcome mate, im glad it worked for you.. !
Best fork seal replacement diy video ever!!!
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!
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
Agree entirely. Especially if the cap is pretty tight, the top clamp seems to compess the leg a (tiny! - everything is flexible..) bit making it even tighter. (as he said: "Actually, that's quite loose that ...")
This guy is my favorite!!!!! He is so clear!! And I have learnt a lot from his no nonsense tutorials!!!! Keep up mate!!
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...
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.
This guy is the Ramsay of motorcycles. Well done, thank you. 😊
Nice to see someone that knows what he talking about and knows what he's doing top bloke
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
Excellent instruction. I'm ready to tackle my Busa now. Thanks for all your great videos. My complements to the camera woman. Excellent camera work.
Glad it was helpful!
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!
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!
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.
Just picked up a Buell XB12scg that needs the seal replaced. The dealer said$275 usd if I bring in the tubes so after watching your video I bought the seal driver, the special nut holder tool, a front triple stand and a rear super bike stand all for $360 and will just do all the servicing on my bike now.
Thanks to enthusiasts like you sharing knowledge and procedures, the option to perform these repairs allows us not to just save money but understand the dynamics of suspension and tuning to make the most out of rides.
Thanks bro brah!
Thank you very much fr your kind words of support, I really appreciate it and I'm glad the videos can help you, good luck with your Buell and have fun!
Where did you get a front stand for less than $200?
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!
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!
Thank you sir excellent video!
I just wanted to thank you Del. I watch a lot of your videos and tend to search for you if you have a video I need to watch. I am a novice as far as motorcycle maintenance and repair. However I am trying to get some knowledge so I can get a cheap project bike and learn how to do a restoration so to speak. Then hopefully I can service my nsr before getting it M. O. T'd. Anyway thanks again pal and keep the videos coming.
You are very welcome Daniel, im so glad the videos can help you out, and it's great to hear that you're getting involved and making your own way in bike maintenance, it's a wonderful journey and will hugely broaden your pride of ownership and enjoyment in your bike... take care and have fun with it mate.. Stay in touch and let me know how you get on. Del.
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 for the video. I followed the exact steps and managed to change the seals. I don't have any experience so It took me 3 hours to do one side, and 30 minutes to change the seal in the second side. You Sir saved me 100 USD ❤
Most welcome Sir. Glad it helped
Thank you, much appreciated!
If you ever tire of being a mechanic you could start teaching. What a wonderful job walking us thru this! Amazing video as usual, thanks very much!
Thank you kindly Sir 👍, am glad you enjoyed it!
Probably the best explained video ever . Your attention to detail is amazing. I realised this morning my XSR seal leaking . After seeing this video I can’t wait for the weekend to change the seals . Thanks mate you are great
Most welcome mate, Glad it helped, good luck with the job.
Finally replaced oil and seals after 5 years thanks to this video. Pain in the ass to keep the damper rod up!
Hi, just wanted to thank you for your upside down forkseal video on youtube!! Absolutely fantastic demo!! clear, consise instructions I really am impressed with your vids. I have already used some of your tips on my bike and they work
Just fine. Hope you & penny continue with the vids for many years to come I am sure they really do help novice & professional alike when working on bikes. Also something which I would like to mention & probably goes unnoticed is pennies camera skills which are excellent. Well done to both of you!!
Hello Robin, thank you so much for your veru kind comments, its a pleasure to be able to help and spread a few skill that most people can master... im glad you can use the videos for your bike, always feel free to drop us a line if you get stuck with something.. take care.. Del.
Prob the only "How to" Ive watched all the way through...Do everything on my bikes myself but never forks (never had to) but after watching this, Im gunna take mine apart and re anodise the forks tubes. Well put together mate
Hello,
Sorry of German :)
Deine Videos sind klasse, besser als andere, die man auf TH-cam findet.
Und auch, wenn man nicht alles versteht, so geht alles aus den Videos hervor.
Sehr gut, alle Videos gefallen mir.
Als Hobbyschrauber an seinem Motorrad sehr zu empfehlen.
Ich fahre selber eine Suzuki GSXR 1100 W Bj 96 und muss auch die USD überholen und das Lenkkopflager erneuern. Deine Videos waren sehr hilfreich.
3 Daumen hoch.
Liebe Grüße
Timo
Hallo Timo, vielen Dank für deine freundliche Unterstützung und viel Erfolg bei den Jobs auf deiner GSXR. Sie sind ein wunderbares Fahrrad und du solltest sehr stolz sein. .. Del.
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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From chilean patagonia entry door; Thanks Very Much! Best fork maintenance video on youtube 🤟🏽
Thank you sir!! Thanks to you I bought tools and work on my own bike... You gave me confidence to work on my bike.. Keep it up!!!
Congratulations my friend, welcome to the world of 'fettlers' - there is
nothing like fixing it yourself to give you that proper peace of mind -
take care, Del
Yes... and the best choice in music for this work lol. Thank you sir! Keep it up.
So the seal driver tool is essential mate? where do you get one of those
Any good tool store will sell you a seal driver, or maybe even eBay, just get the one that your fork diameter falls inside..!
Seriously, I've watched a couple of your DIY vids over the years & you're killing it! Quality instruction every time..Just thought i'd pass that on.. Triple tree thumbs up!!
Thanks so much CB, thats very kind of you, it gets a bit easier with practice i guess..!
Man, you've really done us a service! Much appreciated. Blew out a seal wheelie'n too hard but you've completely demystified this process. Cheers
Steve, mate...."Blew out a seal wheelie'n too hard " Thats what we like to hear... try laying in a little throttle as the front comes down, or soon you'll be doing the headstock bearings too lol.. (Very cool though).. lol
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.
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.
I still watch your videos every time I overhaul forks and this will be my 6th set in 3 years. I owe you a few pints and them some. Thanks mate!!!
Thank you for a GREAT video tutorial on this procedure.
The camera work and your instructions and tips helped me repair my bike .
Thank you !!!!!
You're very welcome Tyler, Glad to have helped!
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!
Delboy - you inspired me to have a crack and replace my fork seals and headstock bearing - both were shot. You made the headstock job look a lot easier than it is!! Anyway fork seals: I tried two methods - the condom method and your milk bottle method of sliding on the new seals. I gotta say your milk bottle cone method works way better - the condom method just tears! Also tried the method of wrapping electrical tape to form a seal driver as I was too cheap to buy a driver - works quite well and doesn't bear on the inner seal.
Thanks again for the invaluable tips, and keep the vids coming! Cheers,
Scotty NZ.
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.
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.
what a fantastic video love the tip for the old milk carton for a seal guide .think I will always check out delboy first before I start any job on my bike . thanks been a great help
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.
This video may be 7 years old, but my bike is 30 years old! Great video, really helped me and... I successfully replaced the fork seals on my TZR 250 3XV. Del - you legend!
Most welcome mate, Glad it helped!
I love your videos! Very nice in every aspect. I do some repair or maintenance in my small Yamaha YBR Fazer 250 LE 2008 with already over 103k Km. (Brazil). Thank you 'n' your wife for these quality videos. A pleasure to watch. Keep them up! Bye! (Of course, I've become a subscriber of your channel!)Comm. Pilot, ..Motorcycle lover.)
+Freedom & Justice Hi there buddy.. good to hear from you all the way from Brazil, and such amazing mileage too, thats awesome, you must do a lot of maintenance to keep it on the road for that many miles.. welcome to the channel, and Passeio seguro meu amigo Del.
These small 'cc' one cylinder engine Yamaha(s) are 'sweet' fuel eficient and I consider it to be a tough small motorcycle. So much that I am willing to make it a keeper. The maintenance I'd say it is minimum in (my case) case it's a properly ridden 'n' kept one. I did have a connecting rod (the only one ..lol) replaced @ 66k Km. I never figured out what exactly caused the problem with it. The bottom part of it and top inside where it bears the crankshaft pin became rough or worn. I don't know the proper technical name for that type of tear and wear. I wonder what can make that happen. Always kept with good engine oil changes. After that happened I decided to upgrade from regular mineral engine oil to semi synthetic or 100% synthetic engine oil to avoid poor lubrication etc. I hope you will keep producing these great videos. Yes, thanks, obrigado amigo. Check 'n' add FB Cristiano Meira Deliberador.
Thank you sir. Just bought a 600rr with a leaking fork. Effin' mess. I'm going to tackle this myself, though I would add that my local cycle shop quoted me $375 (US) if I bring them the forks (my bailout plan) and $625 if I wheel in the bike. You're saving your audience more $$ than you realize.
You legend! The best help the Internet has to offer. Thanks for sharing
Thank you my friend, you are too kind... Del.
man let me tell you i blew my seals this past weekend doing a wheelie and also strapping it down like a iddiot that i am. and i was like man this is going to cost so much and this is going to be a bitch to do. but this video me and my buddy watched and jotted down notes and rewinded certain parts and we are more than 100% confident we can do it thank you so much for making it easy! you are the best and thank you camera person
Thanks Matt, good on you got taking it on yourself, and good luck with it buddy. !
Let’s face it’s like watching Blue Peter when they say “I have one already done” (reference to a popular British kids TV show of the 70’s). Clear Concise Beautiful another awesome Delboy’s Garage. I’ve been looking at others attempting to show how too vids and yours is no BS to the point.
Thank you for your kind words of support, we're glad you're enjoying the content! And yes, we remember Blue Peter... never got a badge though lol
My man thank you for the video u really took the fear out of changing fork seals . You were great at delivering the information in a nice kind manner. Stay healthy
Thank you most kindly, am glad the video was a help, good luck with yours!
Thank you . Have a 98 Fireblade about to go on the operating table for this and now i feel confident with your help.I appreciate mostly how you stay grounded without all the fancy tools for DIY people like me. You gained another subscriber.
Hey buddy... thanks for subscribing, good luck with your forks, and remember to enjoy it.. Cheers, Del.
Great info mate. Bugger.. I just did my fork seals following your instructions, everything went fine.... BUT, I found if I didn't fully screw the valves in on the spring preloaders they wouldnt go in the full amount of clicks to set them up..so I took the caps off, screwed the valves in all the way and now it works mint, . Bike handles so much better now, Thank you.🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍/10 🤩
Excellent video. Clearly and concisely explained. Project for the weekend - save myself £80
This video actually gave me the confidence to service my own forks and while i'm at it upgrade the fork springs, thanks man
Keep up the good work
Great to hear and thanks for watching!
Extremely useful video. It gave me the confidence to change the seals on my Ducati for the first time. Sanford, Florida wanted $750 to change the seals, and I had already removed the forks. Wow. Yea, I was also shocked.
Congratulations Sir, I bet it feels good to have saved the money and the pride in doing it yourself!
Excellent video Delboy! Would never have tried to replace my fork seals if I had not seen this, everything spot on and gave me the confidence to do the job myself. Thank you!
Great to hear, thanks mate, appreciate the feedback.
Excellent, simple. Even when you know it's easy, seeing it done and explained at a nice pace gives confidence.
Thanks Rolf. hope you get yours done ok..
This was concise and clear. Very well thought and delivered which sets you apart from so many diy vids.
Thank you Sir,t hat's very kind, glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent 'How To' Delboy! Thanks also for the Universal Fork Seal Driver Tool recommendation which I've just ordered from overseas!!
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. 👍
Best fork maintenance video I’ve ever seen! Well done.....
Glad you liked it!
Well the bike is finally ready for its MOT thanks to you both, great videos and no nonsense commentary. Thanks a million
Thanks buddy, glad it worked, good luck with your MOT!
You do an excellent job of explaining all the things not to do as well as how to do the job.
Thanks Ray, most welcome, glad you enjoyed it.