front fork seals

hogweed

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Triumph Rocket III 2004
Is there a thread about changing the front fork seals /springs showing the tools needed.Cheers
 
Amigo,
Still lovin' your radiator cover!
Just a thought, you might consider using one of these before launching into a front forks tear down.
NOT expensive, and worth a try. It worked for me on a weeping seal.
Motion Pro SealMate Fork Seal Cleaner
 
Thanks ,I have heard of this but I've got the forks out now and need to fix them Asap ,glad you like the cover so do I.
 
Have you got the seals? - if not there are an uprated set by Öhlins that fit.

I would (did) personally look for somebody with the tools and pay'em. If you're uprating the springs you'll almost certainly need a mate to help.

Spring compressor, Locknut keeper plate and proper seal seating tools. And also an airgap syringe to get the oil right.
 
hogweed said:
Thanks ,I have heard of this but I've got the forks out now and need to fix them Asap ,glad you like the cover so do I.
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I can lend you the tool for removal of springs you have to pay for shipping though!
 
1olbull said:
Amigo,
Still lovin' your radiator cover!
Just a thought, you might consider using one of these before launching into a front forks tear down.
NOT expensive, and worth a try. It worked for me on a weeping seal.
Motion Pro SealMate Fork Seal Cleaner
Click to expand...

I'm going to try this! My seal only leaks sometimes so this may be helpful.

+1 for a thread on changing a seal. Or should i replace the forks completely?
 
Now if done it once it's so easy and fitted progressive springs ,don't forget to replace dust seals as well as oil seals on both sides.
 
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