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Helpu2
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 12:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

have a 03 XB9S
upside forks look like they born to leak.
and mine now does. any tricks to put in new seals?
manual dosen't get into it much except for special tool for everything..
does the whole fork have to be dissasembled to do the seals?
i just did the job on my dyna so it should not be out of my realm.
just looking for hints or anything to ease the work...thanks..
gary
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Boney95
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 01:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just know it's a pain in the arse, and you need a fork compression tool. The fork has to be disassembled.
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Strato9r
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 01:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

There are some good threads on the subject, use the search feature and you should be able to track down all the info you need. I fabbed up a compression tool, but you can also use a ratchet type tie down strap. It really isnt very difficult, and the parts needed are not expensive. While you have things apart, change the slider bushings as well as the seals and dust shields. Once it's back together, keep an eye on the fork tubes and give them a quick wipe after each ride to keep the grime from building up. I made the mistake of not wiping off the gooey remains of a fat honey bee, and road grit stuck to it and killed the seal in short order.
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Helpu2
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanks guys...
i did my FXDX with cartridge forks. every one said i had to disassemble the cartridges.
i just slid them out and resealed. (also rebushed)
since i havent washed it in months and it just started leaking i am thinking its not wear. just some crud as mentioned..

sure wish the manual was a little more clear.
i did a search prior to posting and did not find much....may have to dig further...
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Pkforbes87
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 06:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Call Al at American Sport Bike. He can get you the parts you need. I believe I spent $42 all together for oil seals, dust seals, guide bushings, and slide bushings.

I made a fork spring compressor out of metal pipe and two bolts. For a seal driver, I used pvc pipe and a hose clamp. I had a friend's help during the reassembly process, and don't think I could have gotten it put back together without the extra set of hands.

"does the whole fork have to be dissasembled to do the seals?"

The damping rod assembly doesn't need to be removed if all you're doing is replacing seals.
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Helpu2
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 12:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

oops. should have posted on knowledge boards...
just read header. havent been here in a while...
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