Is it easier to change fork seals on or off the bike?

[86er]

Is it easier to change fork seals with the forks on the bike or off? I am switching my 88 and 86 forks, so I can go either way. 86 forks are already off, and I have polished the aluminum.

I plan on doing this today.

[Black wing]

ive done both and found it easier on the bike myself

[86er]

 

Another question is, do I have to take the tops off to refill the fork fluid if I'm not changing the seal, or can I fill it from one of the EADS holes?

 

[Black wing]

yup tops gotta come off

[cabreco]

Is it easier to change fork seals with the forks on the bike or off? I am switching my 88 and 86 forks, so I can go either way. 86 forks are already off, and I have polished the aluminum.

I plan on doing this today.

 

I found off to be real simple. I used this write up followed it to the letter & used a 41mm driver. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=496

[syscrusher]

 

Another question is, do I have to take the tops off to refill the fork fluid if I'm not changing the seal, or can I fill it from one of the EADS holes?

 

 

So you want to drain it and then refill it from the anti-dive?

I don't know why that wouldn't work.

With the fork tube inverted the fork oil would flow to the upper spring chamber.

You may need to work the slide action to facilitate the transfer.