Fork seal question

[JohnCWood]

I have a 87 big red with a blown fork seal. I have turned a wrench before (rebuilt a few chevy 350s etc) but wondering what I am getting into before I start. Honda shop said 180 bucks labor plus parts. Is it very hard, do I need any special tools? Any help is appreciated!

[haggard 2hundie]

i would say do it yourself on my 200X its a pretty simple fix just ask for a member to hook you up monroe mike will prob get ya one. good luck

[Thorpe]

Super easy... Just did my 85 BR a few weeks ago... If you have a leather glove, (to protect the fork lower in the vise) a small flat screw driver, and metric allen wrenches, you are good to go... Used these seals, have worked very well, and I have been known to wheelie the crap out of my BR....
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=147815&store=Main&catId=&productId=p14586&leafCatId=&mmyId=404
BTW... Here is the service manual if you need it...
http://72.52.143.80/~trikes/Manuals/ATC%20manuals/atc250es-85-87servicemanual.pdf

[JohnCWood]

Great info! I will get to it! Thanks for the links. I have new fork boots
to put on so I will just hit it all at once!

[Thorpe]

I used ATF in my forks as the manual said, and it seems to be working quite well....

[JohnCWood]

Are the ATF Honda parts? I'm tryin to stay all original good bad or otherwise. If they aren't what are the pros and cons?

[haggard 2hundie]

im pretty sure that atf= automatic transmission fluid

[JohnCWood]

Yea that makes sense, I now feel retarded! Lol

[Thorpe]

Yes, Auto trans fluid... Its what honda used....

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