Fork seal driver question

[Mr. Jiggles]

I have a question about the tools that would be needed to replace a fork seal. Is it worth it to use a fork seal driver to replace the seals? If so does anyone know the size that should be used? Also, how are they used - with a sliding hammer? Finally, is this something that NAPA or sears would carry (ie a generic seal driver) or should I get it from Dennis kirk for example?

Thanks,

Jeff

[Gary Lich]

No fancy tools needed....Just put the old seals on top of the new ones and tap them in with a drift punch. (just be carfeul not to scratch the fork tubes)

[Anonymous]

No fancy tools needed....Just put the old seals on top of the new ones and tap them in with a drift punch.

Or use a large socket, if you have one handy. The smoothest way to install seals is with a press. You can use a drill press for this with a driver of some sort (say the socket mentioned above) and just smoothly and easily push it in in a nice controlled fashion.

If you use the punch, go slow and work around the circumference evenly to avoid cocking the seal or pinching anything. Patience and light taps will have your new seals in with no troubles or swearing required.

Mark

[Hotblack]

That's good to know, I've seen those drivers and they isn't cheep!

[Mr. Jiggles]

No fancy tools needed....Just put the old seals on top of the new ones and tap them in with a drift punch.

Or use a large socket, if you have one handy. The smoothest way to install seals is with a press. You can use a drill press for this with a driver of some sort (say the socket mentioned above) and just smoothly and easily push it in in a nice controlled fashion.

If you use the punch, go slow and work around the circumference evenly to avoid cocking the seal or pinching anything. Patience and light taps will have your new seals in with no troubles or swearing required.

Mark

No Swearing? That'll be a first

Thanks for the responses.

[Anonymous]

or use some PVC pipe.

[earlfor]

Re: Fork seal driver question

I just installed new fork seals in a friends GS1000 and I just happened to have a hole saw that was the correct size. (put the rounded end of the saw on the seals..NOT the tooth end :-) ) I smeared a thin film of grease on the outside of the seals and inside the fork tubes where they were to fit. A mallet and it block of wood over the hole saw, and they tapped in rather nicely.

Earl

I have a question about the tools that would be needed to replace a fork seal. Is it worth it to use a fork seal driver to replace the seals? If so does anyone know the size that should be used? Also, how are they used - with a sliding hammer? Finally, is this something that NAPA or sears would carry (ie a generic seal driver) or should I get it from Dennis kirk for example?

Thanks,

Jeff