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fork seal replacement / racetech gold valve
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<blockquote data-quote="hppants" data-source="post: 1431313" data-attributes="member: 27852"><p>I went with the Showa 10 wt (Honda), which is a smidge thicker than stock. The dampening was significantly improved for me (6'-0", 210 pounds, moderate to aggressive rider).</p><p></p><p>Few tips:</p><p></p><p>1. Do not disassemble the fork the way the book tells you (dealing with removing that fastener deep on the inside of the tube. Instead, don't even remove the upper cap. Use the spring pressure and an impact wrench/driver to remove the bottom bolt. Drain the oil. Remove the dust seal and retainer clip. Then use the "mother-in-law" method to remove the seal and separate the upper fork from the lower. On re-assembly, use a screwdriver or pic to align the bottom piston with the lower tube hole and install the bolt with some locktight. Again, the spring pressure will keep it from spinning (compress the fork a little for some added pressure while tightening).</p><p></p><p>2. A piece of schedule 40 2" pvc pipe makes a great seal driver. I cut a small slit in mine and used a blow dryer to mold it just a little for a better fit around the seal.</p><p></p><p>3. At the auto parts store, a 2" exhaust tip makes the perfect "bushing driver" Bring a bushing in the store and match it up.</p><p></p><p>4. Very light film of grease on the outside of the new seal before driving it in - makes it much easier to pull out next time.</p><p></p><p>5. Use a small funnel to pour the exact amount of oil into the fork from the bottom bolt hold.</p><p></p><p>6. Don't forget to torque the triple clamp in sequence. Keep going back and forth to make sure all bolts are torqued.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hppants, post: 1431313, member: 27852"] I went with the Showa 10 wt (Honda), which is a smidge thicker than stock. The dampening was significantly improved for me (6'-0", 210 pounds, moderate to aggressive rider). Few tips: 1. Do not disassemble the fork the way the book tells you (dealing with removing that fastener deep on the inside of the tube. Instead, don't even remove the upper cap. Use the spring pressure and an impact wrench/driver to remove the bottom bolt. Drain the oil. Remove the dust seal and retainer clip. Then use the "mother-in-law" method to remove the seal and separate the upper fork from the lower. On re-assembly, use a screwdriver or pic to align the bottom piston with the lower tube hole and install the bolt with some locktight. Again, the spring pressure will keep it from spinning (compress the fork a little for some added pressure while tightening). 2. A piece of schedule 40 2" pvc pipe makes a great seal driver. I cut a small slit in mine and used a blow dryer to mold it just a little for a better fit around the seal. 3. At the auto parts store, a 2" exhaust tip makes the perfect "bushing driver" Bring a bushing in the store and match it up. 4. Very light film of grease on the outside of the new seal before driving it in - makes it much easier to pull out next time. 5. Use a small funnel to pour the exact amount of oil into the fork from the bottom bolt hold. 6. Don't forget to torque the triple clamp in sequence. Keep going back and forth to make sure all bolts are torqued. [/QUOTE]
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