ragtop69gs Posted March 28, 2015 #1 Posted March 28, 2015 What else should I replace while I have the front end torn down? We're talking a 2001 RSV with 73373 miles on the clock. I know fork seals, whats the preferred make & P/N ? What about the bushings? How do I know if they need to be replaced? How do I choose a fork oil weight? Head bearing repack will be done and possibly add a zerk to keep them lubed. Experienced hands are welcome to help as I've never done a fork job before. Food for labor gladly offered
Flyinfool Posted March 28, 2015 #2 Posted March 28, 2015 Some one mention food, ans SNOW cones? I have not had to do my forks yet. My seals are good and everything is tight so I only intent to replace the springs and oil. From what I have read, you want OEM seals, after market do not hold up. Oil weight is a lot of personal preference in how you want the bike to ride, how much weight you carry, etc.
ragtop69gs Posted March 29, 2015 Author #3 Posted March 29, 2015 Me 180# Don't think weight in saddlebags & trunk matter. I'm thinking Mobil 1 Syn. ATF (Dextron3) for fork oil, (equal to about an 11 weight fork oil). My goal is a firm but not teeth rattling either. My oil seals don't leak but while i'm in there.... My dust seals (aka guide boot) are cracked though. Looking at this micro fiche, I think I need to order numbers, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 19 to do a fork rebuild. Not really sure I need all that, or maybe I'm missing something that I'll need.
Freebird Posted March 29, 2015 #4 Posted March 29, 2015 I wish I remembered for sure but I think I used 10 weight. I know that I used synthetic fork oil and think it was 10 weight. I look tomorrow and see if I still have a bottle of it in the garage. I know that I used no air at all after changing them.
Carbon_One Posted March 29, 2015 #5 Posted March 29, 2015 Free food? Ya that sounds good. Jay let me know when you're doing this. Be happy to lend a hand. I've done a few and not a bad job. Larry
ragtop69gs Posted March 29, 2015 Author #6 Posted March 29, 2015 I wish I remembered for sure but I think I used 10 weight. I know that I used synthetic fork oil and think it was 10 weight. I look tomorrow and see if I still have a bottle of it in the garage. I know that I used no air at all after changing them. Don, when you did the 99 did you do the bushings too? did they have much wear? What was the mileage on the bike? I need to order the fork parts soon. None of the threads I've read said anything about doing the bushings so I 'm thinking it is not common for them to go bad.
ragtop69gs Posted March 29, 2015 Author #7 Posted March 29, 2015 Here is my parts list, anyone see missing parts or un-needed parts for the fork redo ? . .Gasket, Drain Plug Yamaha item: 3MA-23163-10-00 Old Sku: 3MA-23129-10-00 $2.36 2 increase decrease remove $4.72 . .Metal, Slide 1 Yamaha item: 4NK-23125-00-00 $8.37 2 increase decrease remove $16.74 . .Metal, Slide 2 Yamaha item: 4NK-23135-00-00 $5.44 2 increase decrease remove $10.88 . .Seal, Dust Yamaha item: 4NK-23144-00-00 $9.00 2 increase decrease remove $18.00 . .Oil Seal Yamaha item: 4NK-23145-00-00 $9.30 2 increase decrease remove $18.60 . .Washer, Oil Seal Yamaha item: 4NK-23146-00-00 $2.98 2 increase decrease remove $5.96 . .O-Ring Yamaha item: 4NK-23147-00-00 $0.95 2 increase decrease remove $1.90
Freebird Posted March 29, 2015 #8 Posted March 29, 2015 About 30,000 miles. Did not change any bushings or replace any other parts.
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