How to change fork seals in traditional (right way up) motorcycle forks

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

In this episode we give you an idea of what's involved in changing the fork seals on your motorcycle, we used an early CBR 600F as the demonstration bike.
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  • @ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels
    @ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the best video on servicing forks completely. Thank you.

  • @conwayniall
    @conwayniall9 жыл бұрын

    Best walk-through video out there! I rebuilt forks today for the first time, new stanchions, springs etc and this video made it a walk in the park. Thanks a lot Jim, saved me a few quid :)

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @JoeEngineersThings
    @JoeEngineersThings9 жыл бұрын

    Really a fantastic video, and a gift for those of us who want to learn to do things right. Very professional, informative, and fun. Thank you.

  • @stuartmeadows2040
    @stuartmeadows20403 жыл бұрын

    Best bike maintenance video I've watched. Good humour and very informative and in depth explanation on air gaps. Subscribed. Keep up the good work.

  • @jdh1812
    @jdh18129 жыл бұрын

    Great job on the video! Very professional with a little humor thrown in!

  • @nikwachter6427
    @nikwachter64279 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic video! Wonderful descriptions, easy to understand and great camera work.

  • @stevebenton1543
    @stevebenton15436 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastically detailed video that helped me to change the fork seals on my 1988 GSXR 750. A big thank you to both of you, you make a good team. Benjy is a very astute cameraman and adds a touch of great humour.

  • @BorderlineAlaska
    @BorderlineAlaska8 жыл бұрын

    First time doing fork seals and we watched your video, it helped a lot! Thanks dude!

  • @vioxyde
    @vioxyde6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a lot for this video James. I own an old CBR600F (same as you worked on in the video, except the 95 model) and your instructions and tips were amazingly helpful. You're doing a fantastic job!

  • @raywise
    @raywise10 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic "how to" James. I've always been a bit scared to tackle my FJ1200 forks, even reading the manual still left me unsure. After watching your video, everything is crystal clear now, great job.!

  • @SpazbiteJACK
    @SpazbiteJACK11 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. I had read a few how-to's on fork seals and was intimidated, but after actually seeing it done on a similar bike (I have a '94 F2) I think I can manage to replace them myself. Thanks guys! You're awesome!

  • @hansotimunda8521
    @hansotimunda85218 жыл бұрын

    Very well done James , You have the experience, and right tools, many thanks for sharing your skills.You have what it Takes to be a good teacher.

  • @g41thomas
    @g41thomas9 жыл бұрын

    This mate is a PRO!!!! good JOB nice video....TNX

  • @Massimiliano-Fauci
    @Massimiliano-Fauci9 жыл бұрын

    I always watch your lessons with pleasure, I learn a lot and enjoy the laughs as well. Thanks James

  • @jmccurdy7007
    @jmccurdy70077 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, and professional. Thanks for generously sharing your obvious know-how and experience with the rest of us.

  • @thakiid1013
    @thakiid10139 жыл бұрын

    great video..i like how you are methodical and clean and take your time...cheers from America!

  • @vettkid
    @vettkid6 жыл бұрын

    I have to thank you as an Honda automotive technician I’m recently rebuilding a track day bike a ZX6R and did the fork seals being a technician wasn’t worried about doing them as I believe everything is just nuts and bolts however your video showed me a few really cool tricks that made the job simply a breeze thank you and keep up the great work I look forward to watching many more of your videos

  • @machineoblivion
    @machineoblivion10 жыл бұрын

    This is the best fork service vid I've seen so far. I feel confident to perform this on my 02 Bandit now. Thanks a bunch for such a concise and detailed tutorial.

  • @bykers81
    @bykers8110 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant vid guys. Something I was a bit dubious about doing but you've made it look quite simple to do. Actually looking forward to doing this on my bike now.

  • @ddentrec2
    @ddentrec210 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Very clear and easy to follow. Thanks for your time making this-has saved me a lot of head scratching.

  • @lessimons
    @lessimons9 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video, I used your top tips and the XT forks are back together. Thanks

  • @abnerhagelsieb
    @abnerhagelsieb10 жыл бұрын

    Now that's the way you should work and keep you shop, organized and neat ! Awesome job!

  • @SteinarPladsen
    @SteinarPladsen Жыл бұрын

    This is the very best Fork seal video I've seen! THANKS! Seen several, but this one makes it all looking much more understandable!

  • @BobSmith-vs5jp
    @BobSmith-vs5jp3 ай бұрын

    I searched high & low to get an explanation of rebound screw/locknut relationship during reassembly. Thank you so much!

  • @christopherhereford1803
    @christopherhereford18036 жыл бұрын

    Great job James! You're a great teacher. I've learnt alot today.

  • @peterschildwacht8782
    @peterschildwacht87826 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this video. Yesterdag I've changed the seals. Without your video I don't know if I was able to do it. Especially yor toptricks were very helpfull.

  • @andrewcaley2069
    @andrewcaley20694 жыл бұрын

    Clear and concise very informative and well filmed.

  • @rdasarihyd
    @rdasarihyd7 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video out there related to Front Forks. Very nice & thank you for doing this video.

  • @renragged
    @renragged10 жыл бұрын

    This video is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! My bike looks almost identical to this one. I'll tackle this repair tonight. Thanks for sharing!

  • @krzysztofkaminski9471
    @krzysztofkaminski94716 жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial ever, great tips and explanation :) Thank you very much! Greetings from Silesia (Polish Voivodeship) :)

  • @micko1404
    @micko14045 жыл бұрын

    awesome video mate, easily the best fork seal replacement vid. I'm about to replace the fork seals on my FZR 1000 1990, just need to polish the pitting and corrosion off the stanchions as the corrosion chewed out the seals

  • @toothdok50
    @toothdok5010 жыл бұрын

    James, thanks so much for the great video and sharing your knowledge. Well done, informative and no unnecessary rambling. Great video.

  • @xdeadwrongxdeadwrong7181
    @xdeadwrongxdeadwrong71817 жыл бұрын

    best how to video ...really enjoyed watching...didnt even realize this video was 34 mins...too busy learning from your techniques and top tips. well done.

  • @ianlawrie919
    @ianlawrie9194 жыл бұрын

    First viewed at the time of release, needed to refer to it as doing the same job , should have watched before I started but all's well as stopped at reassembly to refresh. Superb comprehensive instruction as always. Thank you.

  • @marknasia5293
    @marknasia52935 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video, and give good tips.

  • @mad4diesel
    @mad4diesel10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ben this was excellent for me being new to bikes, learned heep's about my leaking seals...

  • @MikeWeberstadt
    @MikeWeberstadt10 жыл бұрын

    Top Job! Really enjoy watching these - look forward to the next one.

  • @GraemeRoberts1
    @GraemeRoberts17 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I'm about to start renovation of my 2002 ZRX 1200 S and I will be using your website as my go to resource. Brilliant.

  • @drmurda
    @drmurda8 жыл бұрын

    First time viewing channel. Love this. I have 2010 ZX10r, it's different, but I understand the concept after watching this vid. Thanks bud.

  • @turbotonic27
    @turbotonic278 жыл бұрын

    You are the best mechanic on earth ! Professional job and proper tools

  • @ashleytyler4250
    @ashleytyler42502 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Helped me a lot with changing my seals 👍😁

  • @otffin
    @otffin9 жыл бұрын

    Mate, super helpful, thanks for posting. Will give it a shot on Saturday!

  • @xtra-air
    @xtra-air3 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. I have a set of Paoli Forks to do from a 1997 Honda CRE. 250 dirt bike. This really helped out. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tomthompson7400
    @tomthompson74008 жыл бұрын

    one of the very best videos ive seen on any subject , let alone forks. well done to the camera man too ,

  • @pogacsa29
    @pogacsa298 жыл бұрын

    Professional work, thanks for sharing! Helps me a lot!

  • @V6john1
    @V6john16 жыл бұрын

    Superb instruction technique, helped greatly with a first time job.

  • @weeverob
    @weeverob9 жыл бұрын

    excellent video, very clearly explained, well done! tx very much

  • @natgoboom
    @natgoboom9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate. Very thorough and informative video. I may have to do this in the next few days haha. Feeling kinda confident.

  • @jeffstone2601
    @jeffstone26018 жыл бұрын

    gracias por el vídeo un gran saludo desde Colombia. Genial.

  • @mattjparker
    @mattjparker10 жыл бұрын

    Great video mate.. Your knowledge and ability to explain yourself was brilliant.

  • @davidbaines6118
    @davidbaines611811 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video - many thanks! I am tempted now to give it a go... Well done!

  • @BerntKarlsson
    @BerntKarlsson4 жыл бұрын

    Thank U - This will be helpful when I will change the fork seals next winter - Thanks!

  • @DJ0KNUF
    @DJ0KNUF3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Really helpful. Big thanks from the Netherlands.

  • @lockstocky8747
    @lockstocky87478 жыл бұрын

    Great detailed video, can't believe I have only just come across your channel. I have used the surgery before and it's a excellent service, I'm sure I will be booking you in for the 1400 again sometime in the future.

  • @jackwiederholt6511
    @jackwiederholt65112 жыл бұрын

    Well Done!!! And fun to watch too! I've a 2002 Honda CBR F4i that needs this service and I'm ready to tackle the same.

  • @jonpram1737
    @jonpram17374 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! As I weigh 100KG w/gear and carry another 30kg pretty frequently, I wanted stiffer springs and was looking for exactly this. Wow, I can't believe how easy that was with a bit of patience! Always been told when looking for a bike once the fork seals start leaking its a really expensive job... but damn I almost can't believe it was that simple!

  • @scottwenn
    @scottwenn2 жыл бұрын

    Very clear instructions,. Thanks, I'll be doing mine soon.

  • @mc_adventure_life1940
    @mc_adventure_life194010 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. I have just started restoring a Honda VFR 750 FH from -87, and I am not an experienced mechanic, so I need al the help I can get :D. I bought the Haynes book, so that helps a lot, but I really love this type of video that you made with the fork and the steering bearings...please keep them coming :D Best regards from Norway :D

  • @tttrevin
    @tttrevin5 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Will give thumbs up.

  • @warsok2151
    @warsok21514 жыл бұрын

    I strongly approve this video is showing a lot of detail step by step, . Thank you so much

  • @vazza7504
    @vazza75044 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, about to do seals on Honda cbr1000 1990 something vintage. This vid has refreshed my memory, been a while since I did my zzr1100 c1, (had those hard chromed) great step by step instructions. Thanks, vinny. :-)

  • @richardjones3112
    @richardjones3112 Жыл бұрын

    Unraveling the mysteries one by one.Excellent informative,entertaining channel-thank you.

  • @Ark1j
    @Ark1j8 жыл бұрын

    Top shelf How-to, J.w.R. Watching this was invaluable on my first fork set tear down & reseal. ('98 Husq CR125) Many thanks!

  • @dabprod
    @dabprod7 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video. I have a lot to learn before I pull my forks.

  • @kickstart9853
    @kickstart98538 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Thanks. Great shop too. Keep them coming.

  • @mattkornblum3469
    @mattkornblum34694 жыл бұрын

    Having fun and learning 👍 Great video!

  • @tonybilco1317
    @tonybilco13176 жыл бұрын

    great video...thankyou for sharing your knowledge and amazing skills

  • @DylanPethybridge
    @DylanPethybridge Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video Had exact same 2part seals on 77 ct 125 🔧

  • @mikkei3532
    @mikkei35327 жыл бұрын

    best viedo ever - I service my forks today and this vid help me lot - about oil level.

  • @christopherdunbar2966
    @christopherdunbar29663 жыл бұрын

    Best video clearly explained and shown

  • @Nismology33
    @Nismology332 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial and you helped me a lot. Keep up the great work

  • @scoutrifle6827
    @scoutrifle68276 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed two minutes in-NICE video!

  • @drthinmint
    @drthinmint11 жыл бұрын

    love the video, I know a lot more about forks now . thank you.

  • @jcalamusa1122
    @jcalamusa11227 жыл бұрын

    Most informative, great job!

  • @fabianjoule
    @fabianjoule8 жыл бұрын

    definitely best video i've seen ,,, good job guys

  • @houndsmanone4563
    @houndsmanone456310 ай бұрын

    The camera man almost forgot that he learned to "always wash off his pole in petrol before putting it in". First time I've ever seen this channel. Excellent video and funny too.👍🏽🤠 8/17/23

  • @samwilson7357
    @samwilson7357 Жыл бұрын

    Best one I have seen, going to have a go. Cheers

  • @xerxes7500
    @xerxes750011 жыл бұрын

    damn this is easily the most informative vid on proper suspension work. strange it has so few views.

  • @essxbiker1
    @essxbiker19 жыл бұрын

    Superb video guys! I've rebuilt forks using dealer manuals(Nightmare), This video has shed some light on some uncertainties!

  • @KalajengKING508
    @KalajengKING5088 жыл бұрын

    Just the right shocks I want to install on my Yamaha Scorpio.....now I know the how to's and the oil capacity....and weight :D very Informative and interesting... thumbs up (Y) Thank you very much

  • @churst211
    @churst2118 жыл бұрын

    Very informative! And entertaining. You guys are hilarious.

  • @plfricker1
    @plfricker13 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video thanks👍🏼

  • @NathanNostaw
    @NathanNostaw10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, great video.

  • @andrewmackay1231
    @andrewmackay12314 жыл бұрын

    A brilliant video, never did fork seals till today and it really helped...I would only add one comment though (and it mau or may not be bike specific, i am not a mechanic so cannot say for sure), but I spent over an hour trying to remove the "cup" that the bottom of the for internal sits into, could not get it out for love nor money...it came loose but would not drop out...so I gave up and used a rod to push it back in, I had no issues at all to get the fork back together again even leaving it in (it took me 10 seconds to locate the internal into the cup)...It was so quick infant that I didn't even bother trying to get it out of the second fork and took less than 40 minutes for me to remove it, do what you showed in the video and put it back on the bike, and this was the first time I have ever tried doing forks on any bike.

  • @FALKOR78
    @FALKOR786 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic video

  • @SRCTZP
    @SRCTZP8 жыл бұрын

    Awesome walk through, thx that helped a lot.

  • @MrRayzerman
    @MrRayzerman10 жыл бұрын

    very good job, made it look easy to do,thanks

  • @m.doring3045
    @m.doring30455 жыл бұрын

    Tanks, you helped ME out very much. I just was not ready for the preload in my fork. So stuff started flying!

  • @bluefrogrecords3947
    @bluefrogrecords39476 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. That was a very good job.

  • @paulmcclune7399
    @paulmcclune73995 жыл бұрын

    Good video with clear info thank you

  • @450cafe
    @450cafe2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you very much!

  • @MrConcordskiy
    @MrConcordskiy7 жыл бұрын

    James Wright-Roberts you are the top tip

  • @newtoyousales3701
    @newtoyousales370110 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT VIDEO, STRAIGHT FOWARD AND PROFESSIONAL, GOOD JOB, FROM A FRIEND IN USA

  • @spector73
    @spector738 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the video extreamly helpful

  • @radiotek4023
    @radiotek40239 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for the concise instruction video it was very helpful in replacing the seals in my xjr. I learned alot but was concerned as one of my damper units would not bleed up and out the rod?

  • @3sgtepwnzr
    @3sgtepwnzr10 жыл бұрын

    you guys are awesome. super informative vid.

  • @Nordmore68
    @Nordmore688 жыл бұрын

    A really, really good and informative video! :) And with a little warm English humour here and there. ;) In great contrast to many videos here where amateurs try to speak and work at the same time... :D

  • @y2kbuell
    @y2kbuell9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you great video, very informative

  • @colcroud7458
    @colcroud74583 жыл бұрын

    Great video well presented

  • @undeaddread
    @undeaddread7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys, I'm now going to attempt to change the seals on my trials bike

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