1st Gen Fork Seal Replacement Video

[cabreco]

These are the videos I promised on replacing the seals on a Gen 1.

I did not document the entire breakdown. I assume we all know how to remove the calipers, antidives, & remove the front tire. This video starts as if you were doing progressives spring upgrade. The write up on here from skydoc was very easy to follow.

 

I did use an impact gun for the 18mm allen bolts under the forks as they were spinning when I tried to remove them by hand.

 

I used 5wt oil & have 8lbs of air in my class with progressive springs. It was recommended I use 7wt, but I could not find it. I have 15wt in it before but that was too harsh. befor the summe I will change the oil again. The best wt for me at 225lbs is either 7wt or 10wt w/o any air in the forks. I will figure that out!

 

REMOVING THE SEALS

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REASSEMBLY

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I've put 50 miles on my bike & the forks seals are holding perfectly!

I would be happy to answer any questions if you're planning to do it.

[louis57]

thanks a lot !!