fork seals

dunk 1 · Post by **dunk 1** » 23 Jul 2009 14:29

how easy are the fork seals to replace - I have done them before on previous bikes but it isn't a job I enjoy- thanks - dunk

dunk 1 · Post by **dunk 1** » 23 Jul 2009 15:18

taken the legs apart - could anyone explain why the spring guide ,spacers etc in the leg with the blown seal all have a black coating whilst those in the other leg are lovely and clean- still got to do the seals.

thanks - dunk

dunk 1 · Post by **dunk 1** » 23 Jul 2009 15:29

ok - can someone explain how i get the circlip out that is holding in the old seals as it has no holes for a pair of circlip pliers ?
dunk

robint · Post by **robint** » 24 Jul 2009 09:18

Brute force and ignorance help a lot.........

Screwdriver as a lever under one end and ping it's somewhere in the garage/field/gravel.

One end has a very slight chamfer (or at least mine did) which a blade can be forced under - presumably these rings were slightly cheaper than conventional circlips.

As to replacing make sure you have the correct seals - may need to be 7mm deep not the more common 7.5mm deep depending on the forks - mine were 1978 Marzocchis. Thicker seals prevent circlip going back in.....

dunk 1 · Post by **dunk 1** » 24 Jul 2009 17:49

thanks - the new seals went in quite easily we'll see how long they last - come the winter I may get the legs re chromed - can anyone recommend anywhere in the north west and how much will it set me back-
- duncan

EVguru · Post by **EVguru** » 26 Jul 2009 22:35

I've had a few forks done by Philpot's Hard Chrome (they're almost within walking distance), but not been 100% satisfied by the finish.

Disco Volante can do you Paoili/Tarozzi stanchions new for not that much more, so that's the route I'd go in future.