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Post by zekkfett on Mar 7, 2012 21:00:34 GMT -6
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Post by chopperfreak2k1 on Mar 8, 2012 0:08:32 GMT -6
sorry brother, you're 6 1/2 hours from me. and besides i'm in the same boat as you, i would like someone to help me through it also.
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Post by BenInPA on Mar 9, 2012 0:03:58 GMT -6
Hey thanks Zekkfett. I read through the steps in your link and I think that I can do them. Your pictures were a big help. The repair manual doesn't have real clear directions or decent pictures. I will let everyone know how I make out when I do change them.
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Post by BenInPA on Mar 27, 2012 11:29:43 GMT -6
HELP...!!!! I am replacing my fork seals now. I have gotten to step 6 on Zellfett's directions and I am stuck. Where is this air valve to releive the pressure at? And with the 12mm socket am I pushig down on the whole inside of the top of the fork? Help would be greately appreciated....
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Post by Blaine on Mar 27, 2012 14:35:59 GMT -6
HELP...!!!! I am replacing my fork seals now. I have gotten to step 6 on Zellfett's directions and I am stuck. Where is this air valve to releive the pressure at? And with the 12mm socket am I pushig down on the whole inside of the top of the fork? Help would be greately appreciated.... The 88 & newer models do not have the air assist,as it was discontinued.Yes you are pushing down the inside of the fork so you can release the snap ring.  |
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Post by BenInPA on Mar 27, 2012 18:35:51 GMT -6
Hey thanks blain, that explains why I don't see it. Lol ok so I am assuming it takes quite a bit of downward pressure to expose this snap ring? What does the ring look like? Is it metal or plastic? This ring, does it sit under a lip on the top edge of the fork tube? Is the ring flexible enough that i pry it up over the lip? And I am guessing that I have to reinstall this ring when I re-assemble the fork? Do you know about how far down the top of the fork will move? I moved it about 1/16 of an inch. I am just trying to clarify what I am doing so I don't damage anything that I need to put back on at the assembly. I really appreciate the help everyone is giving. It makes me feel good that I am actaully making the repairs on my bike myself. And god knows it is saving me about $200 in labor charges.
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Post by zekkfett on Mar 27, 2012 21:00:31 GMT -6
It's a metal snap-ring, you should only have to push down just slightly to be able to remove it.
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Post by BenInPA on Apr 5, 2012 17:33:15 GMT -6
Well I finally got around to doing the fork seals. All in all it wasn't that hard to do. I am glad I had all the help from you guys. Zekkfett your directions were a life saver. Once we did the first one the second one was cake! Thanks everyone....!!
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Post by zekkfett on Apr 5, 2012 17:39:50 GMT -6
Zekkfett your directions were a life saver. To be fair, the credit goes to Member chunk for the initial post with instructions, but glad we could be of help! |
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