Fork Seal Service

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JayB2015BC

Discussion Starter · 26 d ago

Does anyone have a link to a video procedure for replacing the fork seals on the Stryker? Or a good step by step how-to procedure?

I'm specifically curious if there are any unique tools I need. I already have a lift table and a basic mechanics tool set. I just never did this before.

I also have an old Suzuki project bike I need to do this for too.
I'm new to bike maintenance, but have a lot of automotive experience, so looking for any good tips/advice.

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Draeger

· #2 · 26 d ago

Good question, looking forward to any answers.

I carry a fork seal cleaner in my swingarm bag, and regularly clean the forks of debris... but don't know about replacing them.

I would guess it's one of those jobs that are similar for many different bikes that don't have reversed forks.

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preacherman

· #3 · 25 d ago

Depends on if you’re just replacing the dust seal or the oil seal and dust seal. I tried to do it myself as I was also replacing the springs with the progressive ones, but I could not do it. I don’t have a lot of patients.
I took it to the shop and had it done I believe it was $400ish for a total rebuild including parts.

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plisken

· #4 · 25 d ago (Edited)

Fork disassembly help

www.roadstarraider.com

Maybe a useful info/ tip since they share the same front end, basically the same when doing with any MTB fork.

This is a good general DIY -and the service manual-.

How to replace fork seals, oil & bushes

Keeping your bike performing at its best is easy

www.bennetts.co.uk

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bdjohnsjr

· #5 · 23 d ago

There are definitely tools that will make it significantly easier and quicker but they’re not necessary. Specifically a Fork seal driver, and the two tools in the attached pictures.

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Deviate

· #6 · 13 d ago

There are a lot of videos on how to replace fork seals. Ours are pretty standard. I didn't need any special tools. I was able to use tools I already had or PVC pipe following this video:

and this one

The removal of the bottom bolt likes to spin so follow the second video for how to keep pressure so you can remove that.

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