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~Fork seal removal~

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I never thought to take pictures but your smart enough to get the idea.

For those pesky, stubborn PIA fork seals I used a tire spoon to wedge them out. Literally took a few seconds. (Mine had the metal spacer under the seal)

With the bent lip and the curve of the spoon it was an easy peeze move with no inside scouring. A little electrical tape on the end doesn't hurt.

Might help someone down the road.
 
Thanks for the tip. Why didn't I ever think of that? Were the seals bungled when you got them out or were they reusable[ish]?
 
John Park said:
Thanks for the tip. Why didn't I ever think of that? Were the seals bungled when you got them out or were they reusable[ish]?
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John, I said the same thing!

Cant answer the second part as I never re-use fork seals. It did pop them out pretty nice however.
 
what am I missing? once the allen screw is out of the bottom and the circlip is off the top of the seal, the stanchion works as a slide-hammer in the tube and the seals pop out...?
 
Gorminrider said:
what am I missing? once the allen screw is out of the bottom and the circlip is off the top of the seal, the stanchion works as a slide-hammer in the tube and the seals pop out...?
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Maybe you're thing about the damper rod and valve. Or you need a second cup of coffee; or I'M missing something.
 
I just took my air compressor and inflated cracked a beer and waited until they popped out took maybe 3 minutes just be careful on the initial inflation if the forks are compressed they spring up quite quickly :dancing::victorious:
 
Gs1000g said:
I just took my air compressor and inflated cracked a beer and waited until they popped out took maybe 3 minutes just be careful on the initial inflation if the forks are compressed they spring up quite quickly :dancing::victorious:
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That does not sound nearly as satisfying as literally ripping the fork leg apart.
 
Maybe I'm a little simple.
I just drive a number 6 or number 8 deck screw into the top of the seal and yank them out. Anyone else? no?

Just me then...
 
Gorminrider said:
what am I missing? once the allen screw is out of the bottom and the circlip is off the top of the seal, the stanchion works as a slide-hammer in the tube and the seals pop out...?
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On some bikes that works quite well, but on others, the inner fork tube will slide right out. :-k

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