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fork seal replacement

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:07 am
by cycletip
Steve - use a large socket same size as the seal or the old seal if the surface is good with a soft mallet. If the temps are warm it's easier. Hair dryer works great for a short blast.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Pass Sport wrote: > > Greetings, > Just a short note to let you know that you do not need an air compressor to remove your seals using the following method: http://www.klr650.marknet.us/Fork_Seals.pdf I was able to use a hand pump. The seal that was leaking came out fairly easily, but the other took some (a lot of) effort. Now to see if I can install the new seals... > Thanks, > Steve > A-14 >