Need some fork seal replacement advice

[Mikeb]

My fork seals have bit the dust allready and I have another set on the way. You guys got any advice for a first time fork seal replacement? I have the manual and replaced several sets in the KDX (conventional forks) so it is not "totally" foreign to me. I have heard that the WP forks can be a real pain to get apart. Any advice at this point would be appreciated.


Also anyone have any advice on how to make them last more than 6 months?


Thanks in advance

 

[MrLuckey]

Mike do you have seal savers on that orange beast yet? I just put them on Aimee's katoom and mine are on the shelf waiting to be installed. I have heard nothing but good things about them. Also try spraying the tubes with WD40 before every ride and wiping them down. I think leaving some dried mud on the 200 was the big reason she was going through them so fast.

 

[Gardener]

Not to worry, WP forks are very simple and easy to get apart.

 

[Mikeb]

Eddie, No seal savers' yet. That is on the birthday wish list. I am pretty anal about cleaning so I feel pretty sure that it is not due to dried up dirt. I also WD40 the whole dang bike (welll almost) after each washing.

I read somewhere that there is a washer or shim or something that is easy to bend if you dont disassemble correctly? Anyone else heard of this?

 

[Slow Dave]

There is an aluminum washer between the seal and the lower DU bushing that gets cupped if you are a bit too enthusiastic with your disassembly, you can either replace them with the seals and wipers or carfefully flatten out
Slow Dave

 

[Gardener]

You might strip the nut on the compression stack if your not careful that's about it. There's a free WP fork manual available to download. I'd post the link but don't think I can. Maybe a subscriber will help you out.

 

[euro gasgas]

There is a WP fork manual on the gasgas rider's club website at www.gasgasrider.org. Look under "manuals" - Watch out for the subliminal messages while your are there! You may have the urge to ride a GG after your visit. ;-)

BTW - warming the area around the fixed bushings makes em a bit easier to get apart...

jeff
'01 gasgas ec300
www.gasgasrider.org GasGas Rider's Club

 

[Mikeb]

Dave, That is exactly what I was talking about. Seems like I read it on KTMTalk. Maybe I will just go and buy two new ones before I start and then when I "bend" them (and I probably will) I wont be making a run to the local bike shop.

Jeff, I have allready downloaded and printed the manual. Thanks a bunch.

Gardener, Thanks for the heads up.

Any more tips folks?  

 

[CR REV]

If you have any trouble or questions post on the suspension forum. The guys there are friendly and helpful with new guys like me. (Thanks Marcus) I just helped a friends with his WP's and no problems. The guys here already told you what to look out for.

Good Luck!