Front forks

[haggard 2hundie]

ive got oil fluid leaking out of my right front fork tube where the tubes come together. should i replace all the inner workings ? or just a seal ? gonna do a search now to see what i come up with
for an 86 200x thanks yall

[Thorpe]

Time for new fork seals... Clean it all up good, inside and out, reseal, fresh fluid... Just like new again...

[haggard 2hundie]

thanks Thorpe so the seals are all i need ( best case scenario ) is there a kit i can buy or just buy the seals ? ive been watching some on ebay any recomendations ?

[Thorpe]

look at denniskirk.com I just put a set of the no-leaks in on my BR and like them....

[Grizzlypeg]

Quite likely you only need seals. Hopefully the tubes aren't scored or rusted and will not seal well. There is inner bushings that can wear out, but I never bothered to replace them.

Fork seals was the first thing I did when I got my trike. Used ATF for the fluid. Working great. I used some made in Italy seals that I bought at a local motorcycle accessory shop for around $20.00.

[SWIGIN]

front forks......as apposed to back forks?


lol

[Xfile]

Don't forget you will need new dust seals too....these are the seals you see on the fork....the actual fork seals are under them..I have only seen dust seals available from honda. Cheap cycle parts sells the OEM kits for each side...it will cost you just over $40.00 + shipping but you get both dust seals and both fork oil seals, and there original honda parts to boot.

[haggard 2hundie]

front forks......as apposed to back forks?


lol

ya ya i was waitin for someont to bust me on that one !

[haggard 2hundie]

Don't forget you will need new dust seals too....these are the seals you see on the fork....the actual fork seals are under them..I have only seen dust seals available from honda. Cheap cycle parts sells the OEM kits for each side...it will cost you just over $40.00 + shipping but you get both dust seals and both fork oil seals, and there original honda parts to boot.

why cant i reuse the old dust seals ? will they ger damaged during removal ?

[Thorpe]

I salvaged mine on the BR... Cleaned up like new... Just be gentle when pulling them out of the sliders...

[haggard 2hundie]

thanks all now if the ups man would hurry up and get me my packages

[Thorpe]

Why does the UPS man have your "package"????? KIDDING!

[Aka_am]

Did you do this yet? If not take pics please :)

[haggard 2hundie]

no the package never arrived or it did arrive in the wrong box !? so far im s o l

[350Xccelerator]

Im having the same problem with my 350x. Are all seals pretty much the same? What brand should i get? Also what Fork oil should i use?

[Dirtcrasher]

NO, I like OEM seals....... It's allot of work to the the forks off and clean them out - screw "leakproof" I NEVER EVER buy anything but OEM seals and you better make sure the bushings are tight, you run fork boots and there are no nicks in the portion below the lower fork clamp............

How much do you weigh, how high do you jump?

If your 150lbs and don't take big leaps, 10-15wt is fine or ATF fluid......

I run 20Wt with 84 250R damping rods and thats not even good enough for a 210lb man; I'm upgrading to an 86R front end soon..........

[350Xccelerator]

I weigh about 185 and almost never jump... where do you buy the oem seals?

[Dirtcrasher]

Then run ATF with no preload spacers......

OEM = HONDA or best price at Service Honda, you'll need the kit for each side.

Best to tear them down 1st and inspect all the goodies, just my .02c