Fork Seals Huntsville, AL

[mittens]

I need to have my Fork Seals done. I am going to order the parts.

I have done them on my dirt bikes before, and I have also paid to have them done on a dirt bike before.

Curious for this, and later on down the road things I may not want to tackle my self (although I have now had most the bike apart so not alot scares me)

Where should I take it? anyone got a guy in this area?

I know the few main shops: Rocket Harley, Midway, Cycle Nation.

 

[I am Thor]

not hard at all follow thread on the site

 

[I am Thor]

my dirt bike was harder to do than my k9

 

[mittens]

That thread did not help me find a spot.

I may do my self just need a spot for future things too.

 

[Mr. Wright]

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/2498-how-service-your-forks.html

Did you check this thread out?

 

[mittens]

Yes I checked the thread. as Stated I will most likely Do the job my self.....


BUT I STILL WOULD LIKE TO FIND A LOCAL SHOP I CAN TRUST WITH THE BIKE.. weather wit this job if i am lazy or something else... I just dont know who to take it to. Sometimes, its a RARE sometimes, my time is worth more then the cost of laybor.

 

[mittens]

Well all the parts are at the house, going to pick up the rest of the shoping list on my way home:

20w fork oil
1 1/4" coupler PVC
2" to 1.5" adapter coupler PVC
3' stick of 2" pipe PVC

so wish me luck ha. Them bitches are leacking so bad now it leave a puddle in the garage. ha

 

[Raywood]

Well all the parts are at the house, going to pick up the rest of the shoping list on my way home:

20w fork oil
1 1/4" coupler PVC
2" to 1.5" adapter coupler PVC
3' stick of 2" pipe PVC

so wish me luck ha. Them bitches are leacking so bad now it leave a puddle in the garage. ha

Order the fork seals from WSW's. He increases the size of the o-ring in the cap so it keeps your forks clean and he has the bushings and all you need for a great price.

 

[chacha]

Super easy job. You'll be glad you did it yourself.

 

[woodbutcher]

now, even though you ARE going to strap the bike to the jack, you will want to put something under the back tire to keep it from being ass heavy when you remove the front tire and the forks. the jack will need to be close to full height to get the fork clear.

 

[Guillaume]

Ray who WSW because I need them also for my forks .

 

[Guillaume]

Ray
I know it thanks I order them know .:bang:

 

[japelfrey]

PM sent Mittens

 

[mittens]

Ok, bike lifted and strapped down. Got it all disassembled. Both forks all the way off and separate, top caps off, Springs and spacers out, fluid drained, and flushed both forks with diesel per Curtis request.

Now If I could just get the damn DUST CAPS OFF.... going to buy some strap wrenches today at lunch to see if that will help. them Bitches are on there tight, and its a slippery part to try and grab tight with out marking up the shinny aluminum. after that I should be good to go with the parts swapping (Bushings, spacers, seals, crushwashers, and then use my new PVC seal pusher) then fill up with new fluid. have 20w for that.

any ideas on removing them caps feel free to post.

PM sent Mittens

thanks man! Pm replied tooo, that place closed down but maybe he will do some side work if and when I need it.

 

[francoblay1]

Ok, bike lifted and strapped down. Got it all disassembled. Both forks all the way off and separate, top caps off, Springs and spacers out, fluid drained, and flushed both forks with diesel per Curtis request.

Now If I could just get the damn DUST CAPS OFF.... going to buy some strap wrenches today at lunch to see if that will help. them Bitches are on there tight, and its a slippery part to try and grab tight with out marking up the shinny aluminum. .... any ideas on removing them caps feel free to post.

Place some electric tape on them and then use the strap-wrench :2thumbs:

I saw Andrew doing it on my bike!

 

[mittens]

Place some electric tape on them and then use the strap-wrench :2thumbs:

I saw Andrew doing it on my bike!

thats a good plan will try that if the rubber strap does not have the hold.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

Great initiative Harley
Your plugging right along so good on you

 

[mittens]

Great initiative Harley
Your plugging right along so good on you

Sorry your the only one I have to call for pointers man, I fell bad asking but only way to learn sometimes. I like to think of my self as pretty good wrench turner, (have pulled motors, trannys, rear ends, and worked on all my stuff) but sometimes you need someone thats been there to bounce an idea or question off of. I REALLY appritiate the ability to call you for that, let alone parts. You take care of me and I know it. I do my best to buy anything bike related from you.

but the bike has new areas i am learning. I will say its easier and more fun to tinker with then some of the other things with it being so open.

 

[mittens]

Well strap wrenches worked on one side, but I broke 2 new strap wenches, tried using the rubber with big channel locks, also the rubber with a giant monkey wrench... still no luck on the other side.

Used a torch, and tried heating the cap, then tried heating the cap, and cooling the bottom with cold water, and still nothing,... fucking POS. haha

have it lubbed up with PB blaster and some wd40, will pick up some penetrating oil tonight.

 

[mittens]

Tried the penatraiting oil all night, some special w3d40 rust pentrating stuff, PB blaster, new strap wrenches, wood with a hammer to rattle it loose, also a Chain wrentch (like vise grips with chain around the object, with rubber to protect the metal)

nothing. damn POS.

Got the other side all the way done. if i can just get the dust cap off it would all be done in 30 min...