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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: Lowe119 on May 31, 2005, 12:33:17 PM

Title: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: Lowe119 on May 31, 2005, 12:33:17 PM
Got a buddy who needs his fork seals replaced on his F2. He's a broke college kid and needs a good deal (which he isn't finding from the dealers in town).

So I told him that I would check out the race community for suggestions - because I know some of you have "the hook up"   ;) ;D

Any suggestions? We can take them off, drain them, and send them.........

Thanks
Aaron
Title: Re: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: Jeff on May 31, 2005, 12:40:20 PM
Ed Kwaterski.  
www.tracksideengineering.com

I doubt you'll find a more economical solution with as high of quality.
Title: Re: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: kentlars on May 31, 2005, 01:06:57 PM
Where are you located?  I can help out if you are near Philadelphia, PA.

Kent

kentlars@yahoo.com

Always willing to help out a racer or broke college student.
Title: Re: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: Lowe119 on May 31, 2005, 01:26:56 PM
QuoteWhere are you located?  I can help out if you are near Philadelphia, PA.

Kent

kentlars@yahoo.com

Always willing to help out a racer or broke college student.

Thanks, but we're from the Wisconsin Dells area.
Title: Re: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: Tom Fredricks on May 31, 2005, 01:55:04 PM
Lowe patato chip guy ;D  Take it to Ed as mentioned above. Money well spent
Title: Re: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: Lowe119 on May 31, 2005, 01:59:43 PM
QuoteLowe patato chip guy ;D  Take it to Ed as mentioned above. Money well spent

patato chip guy? I don't get it.... :-/ I'm a little slow today - rough weekend  ;D

I sent an e-mail through the trackside web site. Just waiting for a response.  ;)
Title: Re: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: Super Dave on June 01, 2005, 04:37:56 AM
You're in Madison...

Just go to Motorcycle Performance...
Title: Re: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: Gixxerblade on June 07, 2005, 08:09:15 PM
Or you can do them yourself. Forkseals aint nothing.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/g.boudreau/ForkSeals.html
http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/Rforks.html
http://faq.f650.com/FAQs/ForkSealReplacementFAQ.htm
http://faq.f650.com/FAQs/FrontSuspensionModificationsFAQ.htm
Title: Re: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: cardzilla on June 16, 2005, 12:53:42 PM
To bad your in the north.  I love showing people how easy forks can be.  Get someone who not only is willing to change them, but also walk you through it so you can do it yourself.  I started racing as a broke college kid and the only way I could afford it was because I also was a mechanic.  Once you learn how to do everything you'll realize how ridiculous some of the dealer prices are.
Title: Re: Susp techs - need fork seal changed
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on June 17, 2005, 02:36:52 AM
I changed teh seals on my F2 myself. THey are simple.

YOu will need to make a seal driver (I used a PVC pipe cut to just fit over teh slider with 2 hose clamps to pich it just enough. Worked great. SHould take about an hour or so if you have the manual to go by.
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