i got a big dent on the inside tube. ( the smaller tube on bottom that goes inside the other tube) i got the new tube in the mail. i've changed fork seals before but i've never seen the inside of a fork. is this a job i can do by myself or is it pretty technical inside the tube?
2007-05-23 03:43:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
haha ha, yeah, wow, not the answer i was hoping for. what is "fitting". And yes, it was damaged by a pretty hairy wreck. do you mean that the top of the bottom tube might have pushed a dent into the inside of the outer tube? is there a way that i can check when the tube is oof the bike? and what is fitting? i bet i can do it, i usually do all my own work. i just never messed with suspension before.
2007-05-23 04:13:12 · update #1
2001 yz 125
special tools? that stinks. i think i might end up just having to have the shop do it. thanks guys. good answers
2007-05-23 04:29:06 · update #2
You can fix them but the tube that you remove have been fitted with thread lock and a grub screw.
Suppliers of the tubes usual ask to fit it for you because they want them fitted correctly.
If you have any doubt about fitting seek help from a motorcycle garage/repair centre.
If the dent was caused during an accident the outer tube may have an indentation inside which may cause a problem when the new tube is fitted.
I've fitted new tubes myself but it's your choice.
2007-05-23 03:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by AJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I've heard from some guys, inverted/USD forks are a royal pain in the @ss to work on. That doesn't mean you can't do it yourself, but most forks require some specialized tools. So you have to compare what it would cost to have somebody do it for you to what it'll cost buying the tools you need. Personally, considering how important your front suspension is I'd opt to take it in and have professionaly done to insure that it's done correctly. Try calling around to some dealers, and even folks that specialize in dirt bikes. Chances are if you have all the parts the labor cost shouldn't be too bad (compared to buying tools).
Btw, what bike is this for?
2007-05-23 11:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by FZR1000 Rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is disassembly without air tools. Last time i needed fork seals I ran into that., so I took the assembled fork tubes to the shop. I still saved a couple of bucks that way, though.
2007-05-23 14:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring just the fork tubes. Not the entire bike. You'll save some money.
2007-05-23 14:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
shop
take it to a shop. Unless you are very comfortable working with suspension components, you will be much happier taking it to a shop.
2007-05-23 12:41:27 · answer #5 · answered by cstatman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋