DIY: Fork Seals Made Easy!

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Dr. Dirt's Step-By-Step Fork Seal Swap.
Leaky fork seals are, for lack of a better description, a royal pain in the neck. The most common ailment to plague front suspension, a leaky fork seal can ruin your day by affecting your bike's handling, covering your front brake pads in oil and generally just making a total mess of things. Most of the time a leaky fork seal is the result of dirt inside of the seal, but it can also be caused by a nick or ding in the fork tube from an impact with a rock or stick. But no matter what the cause, a weeping fork seal needs to be fixed, and oftentimes that means tearing into the suspension and changing the seal out. Fortunately, this isn't as difficult as you may think.
Dirt Rider tech guru Scot Gustafson (the man behind the Dr. Dirt tech stories here on www.dirtrider.com) insists that changing afork seal is easy enough for most riders to do in their own garage. To help prove his point, we filmed Scot changing a fork seal in the Dirt Rider tech center and explaining step-by-step how he completes this job. You might want to bookmark this video for reference because someday, no matter if you ride motocross or off-road, you're going to need to address this issue!
Tools used
Fork Cap Wrench - amzn.to/2Q7tzzm
Motion Pro Fork Seal Bullets - amzn.to/2Eey8mQ
Bel - Ray fork oil - amzn.to/2Wbez92
Motion Pro Fork Oil Level Tool - amzn.to/2YCpWEr
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Пікірлер: 352

  • @andrewmccracken6001
    @andrewmccracken60014 жыл бұрын

    Can already tell I'm gonna watch the video like 30+ times when I do this to my yz80

  • @findvoltage

    @findvoltage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do it step by step, dont watch it countless times and think you will remember it. Thats a trap. Put your tools in hand and do each step and pause the video till you are ready for the next step. You will learn way faster.

  • @Earth_By_Board

    @Earth_By_Board

    3 жыл бұрын

    put the video in slow motion g

  • @mattagostino2213
    @mattagostino22139 жыл бұрын

    I was about to pay the dealer almost $250 to do this.. Instead I bought the tools, seals and oil for $60. Thank you!

  • @elis51501

    @elis51501

    10 ай бұрын

    I just did the same thing😬

  • @kev2bkr
    @kev2bkr5 жыл бұрын

    Just finished doing my fork seals based off this simple instruction video. Definitely helped! Got it done in a few hrs, used tape instead of the bullet, and bought a seal driver from the local parts store, and used a adjustable wrench as the spacer. Ill be doing fork oil changes more often now, saving myself 200-300 dollars having a moto mechanic doing it. Thanks!

  • @robinbourbeau
    @robinbourbeau8 жыл бұрын

    Adjustable wrench works well in a pinch for the "damper rod holding tool"

  • @gazvlogs7459

    @gazvlogs7459

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I thought the same for the "fork cap tool" all those unnecessary gimmick tools are just a waste of money

  • @JakeBown4794

    @JakeBown4794

    5 жыл бұрын

    While I do agree, I do find it very nice to have a specific tool for the job.

  • @JakeBown4794

    @JakeBown4794

    5 жыл бұрын

    It looks like a piece of plastic he cut himself.

  • @lycanthrr2077

    @lycanthrr2077

    4 жыл бұрын

    why didn't i think of that, thank you!

  • @jensgevers5279

    @jensgevers5279

    4 жыл бұрын

    Top tip

  • @easternyellowjacket276
    @easternyellowjacket276Ай бұрын

    Best fork seal video on the internet. Even after all of these years. Great job and thank you for making it!!

  • @ethanstroup1457
    @ethanstroup14574 жыл бұрын

    This dude is the man....anyone should feel privileged to ride a bike he's worked on.

  • @mutilatedjello
    @mutilatedjello7 жыл бұрын

    Every time i do fork seals i come back and watch this video. So straight forward and easy to understand

  • @TripleTHC420
    @TripleTHC4206 жыл бұрын

    Definitely subscribing bud! I’m new to learning all the mechanics. I just recently got my first bike. So Im watching to learn about all the parts and this guy is the first to actually take it apart, name the part, then explain what the part does. Thanks and I’ll be putting a thumbs up on all your videos!

  • @gf08344
    @gf083445 жыл бұрын

    The best instructional video I've ever seen on forks. So many clever little tricks, like using the wheel bolt as a lever for example. So satisfying to watch a real pro!

  • @ozgurakman10
    @ozgurakman109 жыл бұрын

    Very fine guide, thank you. Also you're working so clean, well done.

  • @TZGreg
    @TZGreg6 жыл бұрын

    The best KYB fork seal/oil change video I've seen so far. Excellent work Dirt Rider Magazine!

  • @vegasromaniac
    @vegasromaniac10 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely amazing . The best video by far I've ever seen regarding a motorcycle repair. If you would have a shop here in Vegas I would not take my bike anywhere else Thank you .

  • @markgilder7757

    @markgilder7757

    6 жыл бұрын

    Really? Have a look at Moonfleet video on Fork seal replacement.

  • @robertwoods2505
    @robertwoods25053 жыл бұрын

    I refer to this video every time I change fork seals. By far, the best of KZread!! Thank you for sharing it.

  • @vitalic_drms
    @vitalic_drms6 жыл бұрын

    it’s super easy! >goes into a mechanical puzzle with dozens of pieces

  • @stevodakine1
    @stevodakine16 жыл бұрын

    I guess you have to try it on your own sooner or later, this tutorial will make the job a lot less intimidating for the first try. Great video, I appreciate the effort it took to make it all happen.

  • @JorgeCalder
    @JorgeCalder7 жыл бұрын

    Finally I find someone knowledgeable, clean and technical. Excellent !! I finally understand why the need to use a bullet or a bag with a masking tape. Thanks Scott !!!

  • @scottbellisle5581
    @scottbellisle55813 ай бұрын

    I’ve never seen anyone put their tree on it to hold it. That is very smart and thank you for this tip, that’s really intuitive. Thanks, Scotty B

  • @IBoostedSS
    @IBoostedSS9 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, thanks for the video, great job of explaining the process. I have two leaking fork seals and this is what i needed to prepare me for whats to come

  • @medveds1
    @medveds18 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a mil, reading the manual is one thing but having it shown to you is awesome. Great vid cheers.

  • @swedishrick377
    @swedishrick3775 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip of heating the fork leg to make it easier to pop out the oil seal! You the man!

  • @munster2172
    @munster21728 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Our first build with the new dual chamber type system and your instruction was very helpful. Thank you,

  • @michaelsprinkle8593
    @michaelsprinkle859310 жыл бұрын

    Best video iv'e seen on fork seal replacement. Great job!

  • @kellengallagher4139
    @kellengallagher41394 жыл бұрын

    This was an awesome video. Gave me the confidence to change my own fork seals. Also, I love your garage man!

  • @grattanlee7869
    @grattanlee78695 жыл бұрын

    The most useful clip I've viewed on the subject.👍

  • @elis51501
    @elis5150110 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, this tutorial gave me the insight and confidence to do this job, on a used DRZ400sm I just bought. 70$ in tools and seal kit, should arrive next week, thanks again

  • @billb295
    @billb2953 жыл бұрын

    Every time I do fork seals I come back to this vid as a refresher.

  • @jesseisaac8808
    @jesseisaac88082 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.thank you for the great breakdown and rebuild procedure.

  • @Oneholed
    @Oneholed9 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, many thanks. Nice tidy workshop as well..

  • @watersportsgooff
    @watersportsgooff10 ай бұрын

    This is a very helpful video, thank you for posting this

  • @johnfrederikson2002
    @johnfrederikson20027 жыл бұрын

    Nice job, thanks. Wish my shop was that clean and nice.

  • @Kimsand520
    @Kimsand5202 жыл бұрын

    Just did this on my yz250f 08 and followed this video, it was really not that bad, quite fun actually! Thanks for the video!

  • @bruiser80030
    @bruiser800304 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! I followed the directions and had no problems changing out the seal. I’m guessing this saved me around $250. One tip, if you get the Tusk cap wrench, the back end can be used as the damper rod holding tool.

  • @thumbus2003
    @thumbus200310 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, did the fork seals on my 250 sxf yesterday took longer than expected but still easy just keep it clean.

  • @brokenlegz
    @brokenlegz10 жыл бұрын

    thank you! I've never done it before but just did by following the video.

  • @CougarESP
    @CougarESP10 жыл бұрын

    Best is to loosen the fork cap before you take the forks out the triple-clamp. If your space is limited underneath the handlebars, take them off. Much easier. Those caps can be very tight sometimes.

  • @littlechicken963

    @littlechicken963

    6 жыл бұрын

    I do it the same way in my shop . I loosen the caps before I pull the forks . Have never had to but you can lover the forks in the the triple clamps then snug the bolts up .

  • @gabewilliams5993

    @gabewilliams5993

    5 жыл бұрын

    Corrie Theron nice kdx😉

  • @THE-APEX

    @THE-APEX

    3 жыл бұрын

    Loosen the pinch bolts first at the top prior to loosening the top cap

  • @wyldde69
    @wyldde6910 жыл бұрын

    Very thorough ... You made it sound so easy ..I will be doing this....thanks man

  • @jonganzer7478
    @jonganzer74783 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scott, Clear, concise, and VERY helpful, thanks for taking time to help us ordinary riders out! There were several generations of KYB USD fork, and the internals are very different - one thing that might be helpful to know is whether this one you are working on is a 43mm, 46mm or 48mm (I'm quite certain it's not one of the early (and short lived) 41mm). Thank you!

  • @midlifemx
    @midlifemx10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I have the service manual but your video was much more helpful!

  • @igoraustin
    @igoraustin9 жыл бұрын

    Great demo many thanks!

  • @MrScottcrf450r
    @MrScottcrf450r9 жыл бұрын

    Great video just done my 2010 yz450f made the hole job so much easier thanks so much.

  • @danieloconnell6202
    @danieloconnell62022 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vid mate .Thank you

  • @candy2seventy2
    @candy2seventy22 жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy you explained it well and got my first seals done myself. Legend

  • @Matt43
    @Matt432 жыл бұрын

    Returning to this video again to do my fork seals, thank you!

  • @scottbellisle5581
    @scottbellisle55813 ай бұрын

    Another thing that is even more helpful after seeing this tip. Just unloosen it while it is on your motorcycle. Not bad after suing you use the tree to hold it. That gave me the thought of just loosening it while it is still on the motorcycle to make it even a lot easier to loosen the top one and the bottom one.

  • @Mbmt_ADV
    @Mbmt_ADV12 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Very helpful and takes the fear out of doing it yourself.

  • @LiverpoolFC658
    @LiverpoolFC6588 жыл бұрын

    Great DIY vid thanks , I now have the confidence to have a go myself

  • @ethanhanes637
    @ethanhanes6374 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video, and it was really in-depth

  • @christopherdavidson4706
    @christopherdavidson4706 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome content! Thank you.

  • @linusvingesand6713
    @linusvingesand67135 жыл бұрын

    Great instructional video! This will help me a lot.

  • @Matt43
    @Matt434 жыл бұрын

    This is an EXCELLENT video, thank you.

  • @sdjfjnhfhjde
    @sdjfjnhfhjde11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Scott, very useful and helpful video

  • @theassassin10r
    @theassassin10r10 жыл бұрын

    awesome job I will definitely be doing this myself when its needed

  • @stewartknight7464
    @stewartknight74646 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge, great video

  • @ricardocuetara1
    @ricardocuetara18 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you Scott!

  • @mrjata
    @mrjata8 жыл бұрын

    I have watched several of your videos, and have found them to be a huge wealth of information. I greatly appreciate your sharing them. Thank you! Have you done a video on how to check and adjust the valves on a yz450f? Your instructions are very easy to follow, more than some others. I am a bit punchy doing it the first time. I have adjusted MANY valves on various SBC street motors and race motors and understand the process. Thanks again

  • @looneytunes47
    @looneytunes475 жыл бұрын

    How could anybody give this a Thumbs Down? he did this Perfectly

  • @farrukhhasan7751
    @farrukhhasan7751 Жыл бұрын

    Very perfect teaching.

  • @YSekiai
    @YSekiai2 жыл бұрын

    I understand very well. Thank you very much! 🏁

  • @miticjovan87
    @miticjovan8712 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this great video...everything looks very easy when you know how to do it, it's not your's first time :) and if you have a proper tools, just perfect, you can do it on your own...greetings from Serbia

  • @rms--ryder71
    @rms--ryder7110 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful explanation. Thanks,

  • @TheRealKalEll
    @TheRealKalEll4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!! Thanx4sharing, thanx4caring.

  • @99v8cobra
    @99v8cobra5 жыл бұрын

    Man. Thank you. I have a 2009 YZ450F. Great video

  • @CHRISTINIAWD
    @CHRISTINIAWD11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the helpful video. Super easy to follow!

  • @jimmycone3717
    @jimmycone37175 жыл бұрын

    I followed this video to a tee and it was simple Great Video!

  • @johnnysanchez4223
    @johnnysanchez42237 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve watched your DIY 10X 4 my CRF250R 2017 thanks a bunch!!! Johnny

  • @fredglau171
    @fredglau1712 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, your the man.

  • @ptriceclop
    @ptriceclop3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for your clear explanations!

  • @jmvmx2880
    @jmvmx28802 жыл бұрын

    This is a awesome video

  • @danielsepulveda7638
    @danielsepulveda76389 жыл бұрын

    Excelente Master, bonito taller, nice work.

  • @BAHRAMCR
    @BAHRAMCR7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I wish you would do one for a sport bike . I have a Honda VFR, would it be similar to what you show here.Great video and a very clean workshop.

  • @VitaminDeeTV
    @VitaminDeeTV4 жыл бұрын

    This video was very satisfying to watch for some reason. You have a very clean and organized way of working. I think that helped the job seem easy for most to try. I think I’ll price it out at my local shops first. If they’re too pricey, I’ll definitely be doing them myself. I have a feeling my friends will be asking me to help them rebuild their shocks soon. 🙄😅

  • @Matt43

    @Matt43

    4 жыл бұрын

    Most shops are 2 hours of labor + overpriced parts. ~$180 + ~$70 is what I've heard. Make sure to confirm they will replace the bushings, washer, seal, clip and dust cover as well. Some shops are so corrupt they may even charge you for them but reuse anything that "isn't worn". While that is an acceptable procedure sometimes (as in this video), "worn" is a very subjective evaluation. In this video he justifies "worn" objectively by the copper coloring on the bushing, which is correct. Add to the high shop price... a questionable mechanic who may over-tighten things and it's a potentially tougher and more expensive job the next time.

  • @Patrikstone
    @Patrikstone10 жыл бұрын

    What a great video. Greetings from Austria

  • @CumminsDieselDude
    @CumminsDieselDude11 жыл бұрын

    I really wanted him to compress it on the ground when he was done lol

  • @spicymeatball07
    @spicymeatball074 жыл бұрын

    The master Yoda of fork rebuilders👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍

  • @bruyakoivan
    @bruyakoivan4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much just did mine!👍

  • @Riiccccii
    @Riiccccii7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!!! Thanks!

  • @mikeander18
    @mikeander1811 жыл бұрын

    Very well done!! Thank you!!!

  • @ajlozadaro
    @ajlozadaro10 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video bro! Regards from Venezuela!

  • @alessandro5809
    @alessandro58095 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! thank you

  • @andreastwin
    @andreastwin6 жыл бұрын

    you are the best I ever have. well done.

  • @ps6860
    @ps686010 жыл бұрын

    Professional jobbb...u r the man...

  • @davidkettlewell5643
    @davidkettlewell56432 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for the video

  • @ColKurtz-pi1ku
    @ColKurtz-pi1ku9 жыл бұрын

    Very great video, the best on fork

  • @grahammorris738
    @grahammorris7384 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your help I have just done my kx250f awesome save me some money 👍

  • @mvagusta750
    @mvagusta75011 жыл бұрын

    great helpfull video. i need to learn to keep work area clean like Guss,

  • @Moto-kp2jt
    @Moto-kp2jt2 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @mitchell1794
    @mitchell17945 жыл бұрын

    Great work mate nice vid

  • @Ipoditouchreview3r
    @Ipoditouchreview3r11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks i need to do mine, luckily a guy at work told me he would help me so thats good. Every one told me they suck except for him and now you and they dont look that bad.

  • @omarmtz32
    @omarmtz3211 жыл бұрын

    Bro I have to tell you!!!! Great vid!!!!!!!

  • @DerekDevine1
    @DerekDevine110 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @hardrider5905
    @hardrider590512 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that.

  • @drewhaha91
    @drewhaha918 жыл бұрын

    Great instructions! Was thinking about trying to replace mine myself, until I saw the tools and material necessary to complete the job. Spend $150 on supplies and 4-6 hours of doing it myself, or spend $200 and drop them off at a shop...all about the convenience!

  • @hamsandwich9311

    @hamsandwich9311

    7 жыл бұрын

    Since shen was a screwdriver and sockets $150?

  • @drewhaha91

    @drewhaha91

    7 жыл бұрын

    You have to buy the seal kit, fork wrench, fork oil etc

  • @williamoleary4108

    @williamoleary4108

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fork seal driver alone is $50.... for a job you'll probably do once. Buy the entire kit and we hit that $150 real quick. Take the fork off of the bike and the shop only charges you .5 labor and parts (parts youre buying anyhow)

  • @mattymccolgan9453

    @mattymccolgan9453

    6 жыл бұрын

    All depends on how often you need new seals

  • @motobtom6399
    @motobtom639911 жыл бұрын

    One of the best How To videos I've seen in a long time

  • @aalajljflakjlajflakjljfla9959
    @aalajljflakjlajflakjljfla99595 жыл бұрын

    awesome video

  • @bugslinger6155
    @bugslinger615510 жыл бұрын

    Nice one, mate.

  • @jamesb1412
    @jamesb14126 жыл бұрын

    Wow! An expert at work! That is made to look very easy! Will my WP 48mm Open Chamber Forks be similar?

  • @user-my1no8gr3h
    @user-my1no8gr3h8 жыл бұрын

    Оличное пособие! Спасибо!

  • @agustintoffolo502
    @agustintoffolo5028 жыл бұрын

    you're a Genius! Thank you.

  • @wizardmovers9309
    @wizardmovers93099 жыл бұрын

    well done well explained thanks

  • @nortondlcl
    @nortondlcl9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks !

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