do you need special tooles to rebuild front forks

[last1out]

i was wanting to know how hard it was to rebuild the front forks on a gs 1000 or if you needed special tooles???i dont know if i should put it in the shop or tackle it myself.i read on here somewhere that it was best to change the springs the motorcycle has 26,000 miles on it and has been siting since 1996.it has been out of the weather but still needs a lot of luv............

[sharpy]

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Make a t-bar about 2 foot long with a 19mm bolt on the end. This will hole the damper rod (inside the fork) still while u undo the allen bolt under the forks then the whole assembl;y will pull apart.

[caberguy]

You don't, strictly speaking, need one... but buy a seal puller to help you get the fork seals out. You can find them at Sears or at most auto parts stores for around $10 and worth every penny when you don't have to screw with the seals for several hours to remove them.

[last1out]

thanx, ithink i am ready to try.........[-o<

[8trackmind]

thanx, ithink i am ready to try.........[-o<

It's easier than you think...:-D

[Billyboy]

I only needed an allen wrench to remove the tubes. The a screwdriver to pry out the seals. Sh!t simple.