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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: erict716 on March 27, 2007, 06:04:40 PM

Title: Fork seals
Post by: erict716 on March 27, 2007, 06:04:40 PM

Hey guys, I am just getting ready to take my bike to get the fork seals replaced.  I have two questions about this.  

1)What is the average price to expect for this job?

2)Should I get more than the fork seals and dust seals replaced?  And if so should I buy the parts prior to going to the mechanic on bike bandit?

Title: Fork seals
Post by: BrianM on March 27, 2007, 08:32:06 PM

$12 for seals, probably $20 for dust seals (I only replace those if Heavily damaged) and $100 for the service/oil.

No way to know if you need bushings (mine didn't), but those are another $15~20 a set (2 sets) and best to order while the forks are apart.

Or you can do them yourself, get the same quality of work and just spend some time doing it.  Not everyone's into that, but if you are I've posted a writeup in this forum somewhere (I think).

Title: Fork seals
Post by: erict716 on April 04, 2007, 07:47:51 PM

Is there any special things to do if you have clip ons instead of regular handlebars, like in the removal process.  THanks

Title: Fork seals
Post by: BrianM on April 04, 2007, 09:54:07 PM

Umm...  lol.  Don't take offense to this, but if you have to ask that question, then you Might want to consider paying someone else to work on your bike.  It will probably be Cheaper in the long run.

But to answer your question, yes you have to do something differently than on a Stock US B4 with traditional handlebars.  You must loosen the 1 or 2 bolts that clamp the clip-ons to the fork legs in the same way you must loosen the bolts on the upper and lower triples so you can slide the fork legs out.

Also, you'll need to remove the front wheel, fender and brake caliper before removing the forks.  Loosen (just a tad, like 1/2 turn) all the bolts before lifting the front end in the air, and make sure you hang the brake caliper from a bungee or other strap so it's not hanging by the hose.

Title: Fork seals
Post by: gsxr400 racer on April 04, 2007, 10:29:50 PM

Quote from: "BrianM"

But to answer your question, yes you have to do something differently than on a Stock US B4 with traditional handlebars.  You must loosen the 1 or 2 bolts that clamp the clip-ons to the fork legs in the same way you must loosen the bolts on the upper and lower triples so you can slide the fork legs out.

Sucks when you start wiggling the fork leg and get cracked in the head by the clip on :stickpoke:  :taz:

Title: Fork seals
Post by: interfuse on April 05, 2007, 12:27:43 AM

Don't laugh, I had a black eye before from standing up and nailing a bar end weight! And it was two days before christmas. I just said my old lady did it. LOL.

 :boohoo:

Title: Fork seals
Post by: erict716 on April 05, 2007, 09:20:50 AM

No offense,
But to learn something you must start somewhere.  Did you wake up one morning and just know everything? Didn't think so.  And all I was asking about was the clip ons, I know the wheel needs to come off, but thanks for that tip.

Eric

Title: Fork seals
Post by: Forde on April 20, 2007, 04:23:10 PM

wheres the best place to buy fork seals dust covers and the bushes?

cheers