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| Author: | Bonzo [ 25 Apr 2016 00:57 ] |
| Post subject: | S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
Hi folks, Fork seals are leaking, so need to get the forks out to start with, so need to get them off the ground. Looking at this for the job: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Front-Stand-Head-Lift-Black-Motorcycle-Motorbike-racing-stand-/252036114441?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 Next question is, should I rebuild them myself? I can do ordinary forks without making too much of a hash of it, but have never attempted USD ones. I bought a kit years ago to do my XB forks, but gave up and took them to the HD shop (which was a disaster, they reused the old seals). I can't quite remember why I gave up, I vaguely recall I needed to compress the springs, but didn't have the tools. |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 25 Apr 2016 09:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5599 this may help |
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 25 Apr 2016 12:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
Nutah wrote: http://www.ukbeg.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5599 this may help Ta, the fag intervals were quite useful, but:- mojo, very unhelpfully, wrote: Service the fork legs as per the manual instructions. 
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| Author: | Nutah [ 25 Apr 2016 17:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
look up at Downloads..... top of the page under the 1125 picture  here's a bit of the S1... http://www.ukbeg.com/downloads/files/manual/bu2b.pdf  HTH
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| Author: | 03 [ 25 Apr 2016 18:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
I recall being told to only use genuine WP seals as the other types leak. Or has yours had Showa forks fitted? |
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| Author: | pash [ 25 Apr 2016 18:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
Fork seals may be NLA but I know that Maz has some... |
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| Author: | 03 [ 25 Apr 2016 19:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
pash wrote: Fork seals may be NLA but I know that Maz has some... Are they available through WP dealers?
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| Author: | Adam [ 25 Apr 2016 19:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
One tip I've not seen anywhere (you probably already know this) is to undo the top yoke clamps and loosen the fork caps while they're still clamped in the bottom yokes. Common sense really, but often overlooked. |
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 26 Apr 2016 01:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
Adam wrote: One tip I've not seen anywhere (you probably already know this) is to undo the top yoke clamps and loosen the fork caps while they're still clamped in the bottom yokes. Common sense really, but often overlooked. Yes, I also loosen the bottom nut on ordinary forks while they're still clamped in the yoke 
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 26 Apr 2016 01:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
03 wrote: I recall being told to only use genuine WP seals as the other types leak. Or has yours had Showa forks fitted? Still have WP forks. Dang it, I've just ordered these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fork-Seal-Kit-suit-BUELL-S1-LIGHTNING-1996-to-1999-X1-LIGHTNING-1999-to-2003-/272115156738? |
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 26 Apr 2016 01:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
Nutah wrote: look up at Downloads..... top of the page under the 1125 picture here's a bit of the S1... http://www.ukbeg.com/downloads/files/manual/bu2b.pdf HTHThanks, I'd already found that, in fact I asked my original question after reading it. It all looks good in theory, when using all the proper factory tools and being done by a trained mechanic who does that sort of thing every day in a nice clean workshop. My question is, can an average muppet with no special tools do it in his garage, or am I asking for trouble 
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| Author: | 03 [ 26 Apr 2016 08:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
Bonzo wrote: 03 wrote: I recall being told to only use genuine WP seals as the other types leak. Or has yours had Showa forks fitted? Still have WP forks. Dang it, I've just ordered these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fork-Seal-Kit-suit-BUELL-S1-LIGHTNING-1996-to-1999-X1-LIGHTNING-1999-to-2003-/272115156738? I didn't know Showa and WP used the same seals? Perhaps the Ebay seller is mistaken? I looked at this page - http://www.wp-group.com/en/dealers/ It shows four WP dealers in Oz, but three are in QLD, where the fourth one is I didn't look. Might be worth a call though? |
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| Author: | pash [ 26 Apr 2016 08:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
S1 WP are 40mm X1 Showa are 41mm They might leak oil  I'll send you some genuine WP seals if you get stuck. |
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 26 Apr 2016 10:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
03 wrote: I didn't know Showa and WP used the same seals? Perhaps the Ebay seller is mistaken? I looked at this page - http://www.wp-group.com/en/dealers/ It shows four WP dealers in Oz, but three are in QLD, where the fourth one is I didn't look. Might be worth a call though? The fourth one is in Welshpool, which is a suburb of Perth, not very far away, cheers 
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| Author: | 03 [ 26 Apr 2016 10:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Front fork rebuild, and headstock stand |
Bonzo wrote: 03 wrote: I didn't know Showa and WP used the same seals? Perhaps the Ebay seller is mistaken? I looked at this page - http://www.wp-group.com/en/dealers/ It shows four WP dealers in Oz, but three are in QLD, where the fourth one is I didn't look. Might be worth a call though? The fourth one is in Welshpool, which is a suburb of Perth, not very far away, cheers Result! |
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