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Bluzm2
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 01:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well,
Now that I've had a chance to put about 500 miles or so on the Uly, I've discovered another slight problem.
The left fork leg is leaking. Looks like the seal is shot.
I intend on replacing the seal, wiper and upper and lower bushings.

I've never done a Uly fork, is there anything I need to watch for?
I did see mention of needing a spring compressor, is it manditory?

What weight is the stock fork oil, The SM says Type E, but what weight is that stuff?

Brad
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Whitj
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 08:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bump on the fork overhaul. Mine is next. What tools to use???
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Two_buells
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 09:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

a spring compression tool helps but you can take the forks apart without it, you just need an extra set of hands.

Also you could use a fork seal driver, but I have installed seals with a little hammer and using the old seal for protection
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Two_buells
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Type E 5wt. Type E is for "Showa" forks.Part # 99884-80
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Rays
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 04:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Brad, here is one thread that you should go through -there is another one where I wrote down detailed instructions but it eludes me for the moment.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/462221.html?1243036234

Found it!


There are a few suggestions from other experienced Uly owners here after my epistle so read it through and you'll get the idea.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/487094.html?1250833699

(Message edited by Rays on May 24, 2010)
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Bluzm2
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 05:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Man, I knew the good stuff would pop up here!
Seals and such are on order from American Sport Bike, should be here mid week.

I'm saving those links Ray, thanks.

Brad
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