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toolboxjesse Touring Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 330 Age : 50 Location : Atlanta, GA Points : 4998 Registration date : 2011-05-13
 | Subject: Fork leak- what do I need? Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:56 pm | |
| I just noticed a build-up of oil on my right fork and assume it's leaking. (2003 with 22k miles). I am considering installing Progressive springs. What are the wear parts I would need to replace (aside from the seal of course).
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kyouteki Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 20 Age : 37 Location : Wichita, KS Points : 4522 Registration date : 2011-08-10
 | Subject: Re: Fork leak- what do I need? Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:20 pm | |
| I believe all you need is the seals, the springs, and fork oil. |
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Opalsboy Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 1288 Age : 79 Location : Rison, Arkansas Points : 6914 Registration date : 2009-01-10
 | Subject: Re: Fork leak- what do I need? Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:53 pm | |
| Jessie... the springs kit comes with 20wt fork oil. |
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joncallihan Silver Wing Guru

Number of posts : 1025 Age : 85 Location : Lafayette, Colorado, USA Points : 6575 Registration date : 2009-02-16
 | Subject: Re: Fork leak- what do I need? Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:20 pm | |
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toolboxjesse Touring Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 330 Age : 50 Location : Atlanta, GA Points : 4998 Registration date : 2011-05-13
 | Subject: Re: Fork leak- what do I need? Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:11 pm | |
| Thanks I read it- I have rebuilt shocks before so didn't learn much I didn't already know. I really just want to order the wear parts before I tear the shocks apart. |
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Cosmic_Jumper Site Admin

Number of posts : 4416 Age : 80 Location : damn near Philadelphia, PA Points : 10391 Registration date : 2009-06-12
 | Subject: Re: Fork leak- what do I need? Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:48 pm | |
| If you use an electric impact tool on those 22 MM fork tube caps (even though they are only torqued at ~17 lbs) you can have a buddy hold on to the fork sliders with gloves. That'll save you the risk of pinching the tubes if you use a vise. I used a ~24 inch piece of PVC pipe with a saw split about 2/3rds of the way down the length so that it would just fit the o.d. of the fork slider tube to drive the new fork seals and dust seal into place. If you are switching to Hyper Pro springs it's probably not too wise to use the impact took replacing the fork tube caps though. You do need a lot of downward pressure to compress the new springs, and the impact tool will encourage cross threading the cap into the fork tube sliders. Then you'll find yourself stuck on that legendary American tributary without the proper propellant  |
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bigbird Silver Wing Guru

Number of posts : 2387 Location : Winnipeg Points : 7550 Registration date : 2010-05-03
 | Subject: Re: Fork leak- what do I need? Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:49 pm | |
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BlackFly Maxi-Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 151 Age : 45 Location : Germany Points : 4936 Registration date : 2010-11-20
 | Subject: Re: Fork leak- what do I need? Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:47 am | |
| You also need the dustcaps, not only the seals. |
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toolboxjesse Touring Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 330 Age : 50 Location : Atlanta, GA Points : 4998 Registration date : 2011-05-13
 | Subject: Re: Fork leak- what do I need? Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:54 am | |
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