Revere 600k Forks

[starfield181]

Tried to replace the fork oil seal today, Got stumped by the bottom allen bolt which has been well mangled by a previous owner and will not budge. Is it possible to change the oil seal without removing the damper rod?

I tried filling the fork with thin oil then replacing the top nut to see if II could displace the old seal hydraulically - no deal. Tempted to just put it back together and forget the problem until the next MoT is due.

However, I did consider drilling out the head of the allen bolt but not sure if that would create even bigger problems. Anyone tried this?

Another option is to disguise the problem. I noticed that someone on the board had fitted gaiters to the forks which would at least disguise the problem. Can anyone tell me a what model the gaiters came from?

Thanks

Peter

[Jake]

Sept 17, 2010 11:47:55 GMT -5 starfield181 said:

Tried to replace the fork oil seal today, Got stumped by the bottom allen bolt which has been well mangled by a previous owner and will not budge. Is it possible to change the oil seal without removing the damper rod?

I tried filling the fork with thin oil then replacing the top nut to see if II could displace the old seal hydraulically - no deal.

I’ve never tackled this problem myself. But the link
below suggests a method that you have already tried
i.e. refilling the fork with oil, but also using a car jack to
compress the fork and displace the seal:

‘All you'll need is some cheap motor oil, a catch pan, a
jack, a piece of wood, and a car or truck. Fully extend
the stanchion out of the slider and completely fill the
fork with oil. If possible, make sure there is no air in the
system. Reinstall the fork cap. You now have a closed
system with nowhere for the oil to go. Lay the fork on
top of the catch pan with one end against your garage
door frame. Now park your car with its front wheel parallel
to the door frame. Place a board across the car wheel and
wedge your car's jack horizontally between the fork and
the board. See Photo 5 to more clearly see what I am
referring to. Slowly extend the jack. With nowhere to go,
the fork seal will push out. As soon as the seal slides out
far enough that you can pry it the rest of the way with
a screwdriver, stop compressing the fork, or things could
get messy.’

www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/replace_fork_seals/photo_05.html

www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/replace_fork_seals/index.html

Sounds like a tricky procedure to me.....
I think I'd take the fork to a dealer/mechanic to
see if they could remove the damaged allen bolt....

[starfield181]

Thanks for the tip. The method does work though you have to use a screwdriver or similar to hook it out the last part when the oil stops hydraulicing (new word) and starts to leak round the edges of the seal.

Anyway, job done and bike now back on its wheels.

regards

Peter