Posted: 2007-02-07 12:31
I am trying to replace the fork seals in my 1987 Kawasaki ZX750F. They are leaking bad! I have the forks off as the manual describes, but it says that the fork tube should work out of the bottom of the fork after I took the allen bolt out of the bottom. It appears that the seal itself is the only thing holding them together. What is the best way to get them apart so I can change the seals? I do not want to put too much pressure on anything for fear of causing damage. Thanks!
Make sure you have removed the retaining clips from the top of the fork seals. You didn't mention you had done this. Try clamping the tube in a vise. You can use some blocks of wood to protect the metal. A good place to clamp the forks is where the brake caliper bolts are tapped. This way you won't leave any serious marks on the lower leg. Give the tube a good stiff pull up and the seal should pop out.
See: http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/1987/34/0/4886
Thanks.
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