Post by: fairwaysflyer on August 13, 2020, 07:05:37 AM
I have had movement in the forks for a while and now one of my fork seals has gone
I have watched a couple of videos on YouTube and read the Haynes manual
Is it necessary to have the special tool to release the spring?
Can’t really see on the videos
Cheers
Post by: ENGLISHBANDIT on October 23, 2020, 09:43:45 PM
I have replaced the for seals on a few bikes and completely stripped down Fireblades forks and re built them. It really is not that hard if you take your time. I even used to use the plastic pipe mod to fit the seals before I bought a tool for the job and it works well. ( the mod is on Del Boys garage on you tube) Go on YouTube and look up bel boys garage fork seal change that should help you a lot. Ps I have never needed a tool to release the spring on the bikes I have done.
Post by: blacktiger on October 27, 2020, 08:00:34 AM
Originally Posted by fairwaysflyer ![[+]](https://www.tiger800.co.uk/vbicons/viewpostright.png "View Post")
Some movement in the bushes is normal. I thought like you and bought new bushes and seals. Replaced everything and it ended up exactly the same as it was before I started.
It's all pretty easy to disassemble. You don't need any special tools. The top nut on the XC isn't under very much pressure so you can just lean on the spring a little and undo it. The rest is the same as "right way up" forks.
The best recommendation I can give you is:- while you're doing the seal, spend out for some decent internals. I went for Maxton because, at the time, 2013, they were the only one's offering what I wanted. There are lots of other options now.
Post by: UncleGary on October 28, 2020, 09:49:42 PM
Originally Posted by ENGLISHBANDIT Post by: ENGLISHBANDIT on October 31, 2020, 08:23:47 PM