Sealey Ms016 Fork Seal Driver

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Gaffa tape is like "the force" - it has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together. Rough guide is that if you can clearly see the top and bottom of the spring clip recess, then the seal is in. Make sure the fork is pulled apart ¾ of the way, and wrap the lower fork with the paper, and tape in place.

Each fork type needs certain settings of the damping, oil, etc done. Eg: Some forks (Kayaba) require you to loosen off the damper before tightening the top cap. Clean forks thoroughly before taking forks apart – This makes it easier to stop mud and grit getting into the fork internals when they are apart. Fork Oil Level Setting Tool Setting the fluid level in front forks accurately is critical to the safe handling of your bike and this tool makes it a piece of cake.I am sure I am missing something really obvious here and that you will point it out and I will go "doh" ... so let the "silky is a muppet" comments begin Take off the top cap - Remove inner damping rod – It will slide out as you tip the fork oil out – And remove fork spring. At this point it is important to note / write down how each part fits together – As you will be cleaning them all later on.

The seal is ‘pressure fitted’ and you are meant to use the correct seal driver or take it to a bike shop. First, buy a section of thin walled pipe that is slightly larger than the diameter your need. Next, cut it in half/down the middle (top to bottom in the picture above) – the result should be two C shaped sections. Finally, clam shell them around your upper fork slider and secure them in place with a hose clamp. The hose clamp should be on the end of the fork seal driver furthest from the seal being driven – this will keep it out of the way as you are driving the seal into place. But, there is no need. Follow these simple instructions and its as easy as changing an oil filter ! If I can do it, then anyone can!

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It will feel as if it is catching on something and is unnerving at first – But this is simply the internal bushes/washer hitting the fork seal. Take fork upper and coat the seal mating face with seal grease (not normal grease). This is important as it will prevent the seal degrading and also the aluminium of the fork upper corroding. Remove forks from yokes and loosen the top cap on the forks – Do not actually remove the top cap at this point. As you will see in the video – the total time spent actually driving the seal into place is no more than 2 minutes. (Studying the video again and it is actually under 1min 30 seconds per seal)