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big daddy bear

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LEAKING FORKS
« on: November 23, 2011, 10:00:31 AM »
I WAS UNABLE TO RIDE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS.WENT TO GET ON MY BIKE & NOTICED OIL ON MY FRONT WHEEL-LOOKED ON MY FORK & SAW THAT THE OIL WAS COMING FROM THE FORK--QUESTION, HOW HARD IS IT TO REPLACE ? FORK SEALS ? ANY HELP OR SUGGESTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED--I RIDE A 2006 1800S
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matap

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Re: LEAKING FORKS
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2011, 10:11:35 AM »
uh, 1800.  Inverted forks.  fun, fun, fun.  It's really not that hard, but having an extra set of hands is a must IMO.  Maybe even two sets, with at least one of those having some knowledge/experience in doing it.
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Re: LEAKING FORKS
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2011, 12:20:37 PM »
It's really pretty easy to do. Here is a 4 part video that shows and explains everything. I just did mine so I speak with experence.   They say you can do it on the bike but I wouldn't suggest that at all. Once you get your tubes off it takes about 15 minuets per side. Mark your left and right tube and a mark to denote the outside. Don't be scared.
Everyone sez you need 2 people but that's BS unless you need someone else to get the beer!  :c :c

VTX 1800 Fork Seals Part 1.wmv

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