front fork seals

Started by Jerry G Turner, May 20, 2007, 07:19:59 PM

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Jerry G Turner

Ok I need to change the fork seals on my 86 magna how big of a job is it? Thanks in advance for your help. The one on the right side has started to leak.
MOOT#428
Arlington, Texas
I'm not young enough to know everything

Greg Cothern

IF all you  need is dust caps and seals, pull the fork tube remove dust cap and seal and re-install new ones.
However if you need to rebuild the sliders and bushings that is a bit more hehehe.
Greg Cothern
00 Valkyrie Interstate
96 Magna 
Previously owned:
87 Super
96 Magna project bike
95 Magna "Pay it forward"   

ThomasMagna

I think I am in need of the same thing. Where do you get the dust cap and seals?
Ride like you want to Ride tomorrow.

Jerry G Turner

I know how the dust seals come off but not sure how to get the frok seals out do they just pull out, and do you have to have them pressed back in? Thanks
MOOT#428
Arlington, Texas
I'm not young enough to know everything

Greg Cothern

They should simply slide in and out.
Greg Cothern
00 Valkyrie Interstate
96 Magna 
Previously owned:
87 Super
96 Magna project bike
95 Magna "Pay it forward"   

Jerry G Turner

I got mine on ebay vintage motorcycle products
MOOT#428
Arlington, Texas
I'm not young enough to know everything

Billy C

I would stick with OEM seals. Dealer or I like using zanottimotor.com cause my local dealer (40 miles) sucks.

silveradocowboy

Jerry, I think you are fairly close to me so if you'll give me a shout when you get ready to do them I'll come by and supervise, err I mean help you. :D
Jeff
MOOT#103
'08 Goldwing