| Author | Message | ||
     No_rice |
both bikes, same fork, same day. what gives. grrrr.... just ranting i guess. just noticed today when i pulled the new bike back in the garage that the right hand fork was leaking a fair amount on my old one. so figured id look them both over and the one i just parked had started leaking on the same fork. what luck i have. not that im completely surprised the old bike is leaking. it should have been long ago after it end for ended, think the frontend slamming down on it yesterday when the bike hicuped doing a wheelie finally did it in though. looks like my list of projects just keeps going, since i suppose i am going to take the forks off to fix them i might as well put in new steering head bearings. and on and on and on..... (Message edited by no_rice on March 11, 2006) | ||
| No_rice |
so who has had to replace the lower seal on there's? how much of a pain is it? i have had a few sets of forks apart, but that was just to lower them. didnt have to do a complete tear down like i think i will have to to get at the seal i am assuming is leaking. any hints? im going to check on stuff when i go back to work tuesday, but just checking to see what i have to look forward to. | ||
| New12r |
I have blown mine twice, doing stoppies. You will need, and I mean need a spring compressor and a seal installer, you can do a search here to see how a guy used a ratchet strap as a spring compressor. I do the same thing but I made an adaptor for the top of the spring. The seals are a pain in the azz to install without the tool, all I can say is good luck, and buy a manual if you dont already own one. | ||
| Firewhirl |
Call Traxxis.... they will have everything you need and I mean everything to get the job done. Cost was $120 shipped to my door. Again that is everything you will need, you must go out and buy the Buell manual. I have done it myself for the first time without a any problems. A few things I recommed is either having a vise with soft jaws to hold the forks without damaging them or have a friend assist in holding the fork for you. Also get the fork oil level check tool, makes it easier to fill the fork to the proper level. Other than that a piece of cake. One dealership wanted $300 bucks and that was with me dropping the forks off already removed. LOL...that was a funny joke...I'm laughing last though, they will not ever get my money and I did the job myself with no hassles or extra damage done to my bike. (Message edited by firewhirl on March 13, 2006) (Message edited by firewhirl on March 13, 2006) | ||
| Diablobrian |
They should have all the tools you'll need at the dealership Tim. If you wanted to upgrade I'd call Max McCallister at traxxion dynamics. He was directly involved with the Buell/Showa developement of the XB suspension. It would probably stand to reason He'd know a little about what he termed "the best factory suspension short of factory Ohlins components" That and he's set up a few race teams' suspensions. That's not to say Lindemann Engineering, or GMD computrac wouldn't be able to put some magic in your forks. Was it you talking about shortening your ride height? This would be a good time to change internals since they have to come apart anyway. | ||
| Firewhirl |
I tried three dealerships in my area, none of them had the tools, just the fork seals which had to be ordered. Why would they have the tools, that would take business away from them. They als wanted more $$$ for the oil and seals. Traxxis is willing to chit chat about settings even though you are just buying seals and tools unlike some other companies who are not willing to give you any info at all. But try the dealerships you may have better luck than I did. Let us know how it turns out. | ||
| Diablobrian |
Tim works at the dealership, he may fare a little better than someone walking in, that's why I recommended that first. | ||
| No_rice |
ya i know i could do some talking and get it done on the cheap at work, just havent decided if i'll go that route or do it myself. even doing it myself id still be at work doing it. why not use the resources! and yes brian, i have been kicking around the idea of putting the low springs on the nitroused one for awhile. at 6'1" i sure dont need it for the seat height, but would more like it for alittle lower look and drop the center of gravity even a bit more. plus it might help keep the front on the ground the slightest bit also. | ||
| Diablobrian |
The spring compressor is probably the best reason to either get the shop guys to do it, or do it yourself in the shop(if they'll let you). other than that it should be pretty easy. |
