i crashed my '06 yamaha yz125 pretty hard. the front tire and fender do not line up straight and the left (brake calliper) side front fork tube bent a little. can anyone tell me the level of difficulty to replace the inner fork tube myself or if i should stay away from it and let the professional deal with it. i am an ase certified diesel mechanic so i am mechanicaly inclined just not real sharp on bike suspensions. thanks so much.
2007-09-15 09:12:13 · 4 answers · asked by David S 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
You'll need special tools costing more than $60.
It's not a complex job for someone mechanically inclined, that knows how to use hand tools and can follow directions.
But there is a complex set of procedures that must be followed to the letter.
Every manufacturer has it's own idiosyncrasies for rebuilding their inverted forks.
I've been repairing bikes forever and would never attempt that job without a shop manual.
With your qualifications, I'd say it's do-able.
Call some shops and ask what they would charge you.
Then determine what you'll be saving by doing the job yourself.
Purchase a shop manual - approx $35 (you should already own one!)
http://www.motocom.com/motorcycles/
Tools -
http://www.motionpro.com/
Go to - Tools - Suspension
Fork Seal Drivers
Fork Oil Level Gauge
Fork Compression Valve Removal Tool
Dampening Rod Bleed Tool
You definately need the fork seal driver.
The other stuff cuts the repair time in half and can be rigged from ordinary tools.
If ya need help - just ask.
Another thing to consider - the sterring stem could be bent.
With the front end off the ground -
Remove the F wheel.
Loosen the pinch bolts clamping one of the tubes to the sterring stem.
You should be able to spin the tube 360 degrees without any binding.
Tighten it back up and repeate on the other tube.
Any binding and the steering stem needs to be replaced.
A special tool is needed to install the lower bearing on the steering stem (not really needed, but it makes the job easier).
2007-09-15 13:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact a local Yamaha dealership you can find the phone number in the phone book you can buy a book with photos step by step like clinton repair type manuals or ask the service dept for advice.
2007-09-15 09:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FMF "Gnarly" it has extra low grunt then a "Fatty" and a means center 2 silencer with the spark arrester exhibit. i exploit a fatty on the motocross motorbike and a Gnarly on my hare scrambles motorbike
2016-10-09 05:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well **** try it if u **** it up then bring it in. the only thing with shocks is you need to replace all seals and bushings when u take them apart. if u reause it they might leak.
2007-09-15 09:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋