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front fork rebuild..difficulty level ????

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by dmccreery05, Aug 28, 2010.

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    dmccreery05 New Member

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    My front forks no longer hold air. Was just wondering about how difficult it is to rebuild them.
     
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    Thank you...I will give a look....
     
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    Some additional advice,

    1.) replace almost everything. Seals, circa-clips, dust cover, etc. If memory serves chacal (forum member) has standard kits for sale with the parts you need.

    2.) helps to have a second set of hands to help. Not because it's so hard, there are just a few instances where four hands are helpful.

    3.) Took me and a helper a good morning (about 4 hours).

    4.) a fork seal driver tool is needed...but expensive. There are several threads that discuss how you can use the right size PVC pipe to do the same function for practically nothing. Worked beautifully for me. You just need to get the right diameter and make sure any cut ends are smoothly sanded.

    5.) You may also need a tool to hold the damping rod while you unscrew the bolt securing it at the bottom of your forks. May depend on your model. Again I bought this tool from chacal. Not that expensive.

    6.) There are a number of videos on youtube that give you good examples. Not likely for your bike, but you can get a general idea of the basics.
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    The 1983 XJ750 Maxim fork rebuild is one of the "simpler" types of fork systems to rebuild....messy, but simple. Like Artie says, the parts that you need to replace are inexpesnive compared to the amount of labor you'll be doing......so do it once - do it right would be the best advice anyone could offer!
     
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    You may also want to check your steering head bearings while your at it.
     
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    I appreciate all the advice...Thank you all...
     

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