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Question about Forks

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by buzz81mach, Aug 31, 2012.

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    This may sound like a stupid question, but I am curious. How long does it take the average mechanic to change the seals and whatever else may be wrong with the forks on a XJ700N? My seal is beginning to leak and I would like to know if I can get it done pretty quick or if it will take me a while. I am not a beginner mechanic.
     
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    First time you'll chew up a lot of time hunting up something to hold damping rod (all thread with nuts either jammed on or welded), piece of PVC pipe to drive seals etc.

    Best to plan on 6-8 hours. Next time closer to 3.
     
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    Thanks. I guess it's not as bad as I thought.
     
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    Yes, you are right.
     
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    It's not a bad job. Messy though. Have lots of towels.

    A tip for you - way less messy if you let them drain out overnight before starting. Here is what I do:

    Get the front jacked up and pull off the wheel, fender, fork brace etc so the lowers will turn. Turn the lowers so the drain screws point backward and down. Put your catch pan under them.

    To get oil out the bottom you need to let air in the top. I think the 700 has air forks - if so you can just pull the Schrader valves. Or loosen the clamps at the top of the tree and pull the top plugs.

    Pull the drain screws. When they stop draining pump the lowers a few times to get trapped oil out. Call it a day.

    Next morning remove ONE fork, rebuild it, reinstall it. Then do the other.
     
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