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AT3 front fork seals
- gunship09
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I have removed the fork legs, taken off the dust cover, but am struggling to get the fork seal out.
I have two new ones to go in.
I have done all the usual screwdriver, sharp pick things now.
Is it OK to use a bit of heat?
I have two new ones to go in.
I have done all the usual screwdriver, sharp pick things now.
Is it OK to use a bit of heat?
08 Apr 2024 06:13
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Did you get the seal clip off?
08 Apr 2024 06:48
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Yep. got the wire clip out and the covering washer.
Just the seal surface showing now.....
Just the seal surface showing now.....
08 Apr 2024 07:22
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These tubes are brittle. I recommend multiple applications of penetrating oil and heat. I use a multi jaw seal puller with a slide hammer.
The hours spent riding my Enduros is not deducted from my life span.
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08 Apr 2024 07:26
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By tubes, do you mean the lower alloy half of the forks?
Can I undo the lower hex cap head screw and take the inners out to get better access to the seal?
I was hoping to just prise them out.........
Can I undo the lower hex cap head screw and take the inners out to get better access to the seal?
I was hoping to just prise them out.........
08 Apr 2024 09:15
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Yes I take out the inners better access.
08 Apr 2024 09:18
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Replied by Quartermaster35 on topic AT3 front fork seals
Emphasis on the Tubes are brittle!!! I cracked two of them in the past trying to change out the seals... (not cheap to replace via Ebay)
I now just carefully use a Dremel tool and grind out the old seals......... (Have to make sure to really clean out the tube when you are done)
I now just carefully use a Dremel tool and grind out the old seals......... (Have to make sure to really clean out the tube when you are done)
1973 Yamaha CT3 175
Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
08 Apr 2024 13:33
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All out now. Undid the bottom cap head bolt with a 6mm on a rattle gun.
Took inner tubes out.
Used a dremel with a small burr on the end to cut through the seal metal outer.
folded one cut edge towards the middle and thy just lifted out.
Thanks for your help.
Took inner tubes out.
Used a dremel with a small burr on the end to cut through the seal metal outer.
folded one cut edge towards the middle and thy just lifted out.
Thanks for your help.
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10 Apr 2024 04:32
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