need info

[FANG IT 350]

hi guys just wondering has any one in here replaced fork seal on an xr 400,
and if so was it a hard to do ,i wanna have a crack at it my self but was unsure what is involved,if its a bit of a hassle ive been quoted $150 if i supply the seals.

[vycalais5.7]

hi, ive done fork seals in an xr 200 and xr 250 a few years back, not sure if they are the same (guess so) and they are not that hard to do, but $150 is cheap for labour. with the right tools it should only you take a couple of hours. are the seals on the bike now stuffed or just leaking a bit, have you tried a quick fix by sliding a thin feeler guage around between the fork and seal?
:cheers:mick

[FANG IT 350]

just leaking when u tie it down on the bike trailer and do juming and rough riding.

[ls2 crew]

if the $150 includes oil get them done thats a good price they will work sweet with new oil and a good clean out .

[VX2VESS]

just leaking when u tie it down on the bike trailer and do juming and rough riding.

thats whats caused it.

you should alway use a block between the tyre and fork clamps/mudguard, so the forks don't get pulled down when you tie it down. easy to make..

tie it down without a block puts the fluid uder pressure for long periods and causes the seal to fail early.regular fork oil changes help too

[FANG IT 350]

i know that,ive got a purpose made chock that sits between the guard and tyre,even when using that it still leaks.just leaves a little pool of oil each time.

[Mozzie]

Smick.. if you want the service manual that details how to perform procedures such as this pm me.

[FANG IT 350]

thanks for that mozz,i think ill just put her into the bike shop,atleast ill know its done properly then appreciate the offer though.:)

[bytemaxnmann]

shops are thorough, they check for bends etc, and really do a good job. It is abt 2hrs work for both with proper tools, and there's one you won't have- to hold the damper still whilst you remove the bottom allen key. Brute strength and a stable vice also help. otherwise, it's not too hard -tho' 2 people are not unusually needed to compress the springs and (dis)assemble them safely.