Search Results for ‘forks’

I have just replaced my fork seals, before I replaced them, the left one was leaking just a little bit, now, after replacing the seals, and cleaning everything thoroughly, during the replacement procedure, both forks are leaking profusely after only driving about 50km. I am about 99% sure that I...

I ordered all new "guide metal", oil and dust seals for the forks on my '04 Vee. I'm not a stranger to the front suspension on this bike; have replaced springs and oil, set different air gaps to get them to feel good to me, etc. But I haven't ever replaced the metal inside. Figured it was time...

I am fixing up a K2 Vee with 47K miles on it. What should I know about suspension? I know everyone talks about replacing the front fork springs and upgrade the rear suspension, but I am more concerned about knowing/testing what I have to know if I have a problem already or going to happen...

dumb question how do you install fork gaiters? I've got the RS1952's recommended by Greywolf

My son is smarter than me but please don't say I told you so. One of the ways he proves this is that he knows I can't abuse machinery, or people (mostly). So he knows I keep an eye on his bikes, making sure they are serviced properly. Always by me of course,something to do with the hourly rate I...

Questions abound here. I tried installing new fork springs today and dumping the fluid. The new springs are RaceTech straight rate, I think .95kg. (Got them from Sasquatch when he rebuilt my shock.) The replaced spring is some kind of progressive spring - from the pics it doesn't look stock...

I am rebuilding a Vee with has some front end damage. The front wheel has a pretty serious wobble and I am having it repaired. The forks and triple tree look straigth but is there any way I can know for sure. Should I just take them off and have them straighten just to be sure?

neoprene fork guards by Noj, Inc. Minneapolis, MN http://www.motosupply.com/product_info.php?products_id=989 fits nearly all mc forks. helps protect fork tubes and seals. fasten with hook and loop system. work ok for me.

I think the seals on my front forks have gone bad. Oil is leaking out the top and dripping down the pipes. Is it possible to fix them by myself and does anyone know how or is it worth the $200 to get them fixed.

I just purchased a 2007 Wee-Strom and discovered a film of oil on the right fork tube, just above the dust cover. I assume I have a leaking fork seal. Is this a common occurrence for this machine. The bike has 6000 miles on it, and the previous owner said he rode strictly street with some wet...