PVC for Fork Seals
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PVC for Fork Seals
Hello,
What diameter pvc pipe should I use as a fork seal driver and how long should I cut it? Thanks!
What diameter pvc pipe should I use as a fork seal driver and how long should I cut it? Thanks!
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
I used 1-1/2" PVC.
Get a two foot section from Home Depot for cheap, or cut one long enough to clear the tube.
Get a two foot section from Home Depot for cheap, or cut one long enough to clear the tube.
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
Thanks!
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
Here is the driver I made.
http://www.intruders-alert.com/viewtopi ... =33&t=6633
http://www.intruders-alert.com/viewtopi ... =33&t=6633
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
Thanks alot. I just ordered the seals and a front tire. I have the pvc parts laying around. It beats paying $90!
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
I just used a piece of scrap 2-inch PVC and a hose clamp. I use the hose clamp to adjust the diameter of the PVC pipe. You'll feel and hear the difference when the seal seats down where it is supposed to be.
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
Thanks. I appreciate the help!
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
Thanks again for the help. I put the fork seals in today and it all went smooth. I rode around for 30 minutes and no leaks!
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
Awesome!Cj5hardy wrote:Thanks again for the help. I put the fork seals in today and it all went smooth. I rode around for 30 minutes and no leaks!
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
Buy the fork seal driver from motion pro.
It cost about 40 bucks and it allows you to change fork seals without removing the fork tubes from the bike.
This will save you two or three hours labor and save you from marking the tubes.
It cost about 40 bucks and it allows you to change fork seals without removing the fork tubes from the bike.
This will save you two or three hours labor and save you from marking the tubes.
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Re: PVC for Fork Seals
Thanks. It's been fixed. I've put 2k miles on it and the fork seals are good.