Fork seal repacing question ???
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:06 am
by dp4x4
I have looked around the forum and have not found any how-too's on replacing fork seal's! Any one out there no of any link they could post to help me out!
It's for a 03 CRF450R
Thanks
Re: Fork seal repacing question ???
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:04 am
by Asmith
dp4x4 wrote:I have looked around the forum and have not found any how-too's on replacing fork seal's! Any one out there no of any link they could post to help me out!
It's for a 03 CRF450R
Thanks
It's actually a sticky at the top of the suspension forum.
http://www.crfsonly.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11588
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:29 pm
by Synergystic-Seal
This write up is an excellent one.
However, it is not actually neccessary to unscrew the top portion of the fork.
Just remove the rebound nut as shown (clean the area first)
pull down wiper
remove snap ring
heat the outer tube a little with a blow torch around the seal area
slide hammer forks apart
then you are ready to replace the seals.
There are alternative seals to use...just look around
When you get the tubes back together and it is time to fill'er up with oil....drink a bottled beer while thinking about your successful fork seal replacement. Wash it out and dry it (wifes blow dryer). Then eack fork up with oil. 12oz is the exact stock oil callout (395cc)
Re-install the rebound nut....then go ride!
Rob