Fork seals done.
 

Just want to say big thanks to this site, Kev and any contributing members.

I replaced my fork seals today and having never done it before I was chuffed at how easy it was made by looking up sections on this site.

I also fitted Kevs fork spacers and re-packed the head bearings while the bike was up in the air.

My main worry was getting the bottom bolt out of the fork, i had a compressor at home so i got a cheap air impact ratchet off ebay (�18) and the bolt just spun out like Kev said - easy. I used the old seal and a small nylon hammer to drive the new seal in - perfect.

I did the cush drive mod on sunday, two bikes took me an hour while talking to my mate and supping a beer - how easy!
Changed the Co as well and blocked the AIS pipe.
The bike is soooo much better. Next mod is raise the rear with XTZ dogs i think.

Just to say that I am the most least experienced mechanic on the planet so if I can do it - so can any one.
These little XTR's are lovely to work on.

Good job well done - had my fork spacers a while now and still not got round to fitting them... mebbe next sunny day I'm off work I will do now :)
SelinaXT

Standard links
R 90mm
X 85mm
K 74mm (Kev mod to raise X or R)
Z 126mm

I believe putting Z links on the R will lower it to Hog levels.

Ok, some one told me that the link from the ten lift the R - Can't thing who though. Shame as they only cost �15

Nice work mate.:redwine:

This gentleman is correct, the longer the link the lower the bike will sit.
Just changed mine on my "r" for a shorter set to raise it. It's only a five minute job, two bolts out, swap links, two bolts back in.

Just put my fork spacers in too, thats only a five minute job with a 22mm spanner, really is easy but makes hell of a difference to the handling.

Ah, thanks for the correct info - I will look into what links are available.

I want to get back the ride height i lose when loaded without having the spring wound right up.
The metal mule/Scorpion system has greatly improved ground clearance but I think that the swing arm could touch the pipe as it passes round the frame whan loaded and hitting bumps. Any body else found this problem?

Thanks for the replies

Hi,

At first I was thinking, "How?" So I went and had a look.

You're right: http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/v...0/DSC_3691.jpg

There's a similar scuff on the bottom of the exhaust.

I guess I did crash through some stuff in Morocco...

Cheers,

Ian

Yes i thought that was possible, you have to worry about the Down pipe studs taking the strain over a long period of time. I guess the hangers would be ok?

I have Kev's 74mm links on my R in Spain to cope with the ruts and rocks off-road there but I have the X 85mm on my R in the UK as I do mostly roads here. Part of my reasons for the raising links and the Kev fork spacers is my weight of 23 stones (was nearly 27 stones last year). The extra weight does make the middle of the bike sit a little lower and avoids the chain eating the lower chain roller which can happen when you raise the rear suspension.

Ok Motonacio,

So I'm 95kgs (15st ish) the load and extra components is 49kgs (7st ish) so total of 144kgs (22st).

I guess kevs links would work, especially if i lowered the bottom roller?

That's real relevant info,

cheers

The bottom roller is not easily adjustable as standard but you can make a bracket to give different positions - which needs to be done with the appropriate loading and the chain adjustment to suit - remember the effect of full suspension travel on the chain/roller/exhaust/swing-arm set up.

Sorry if that's a bit long-winded but it does make a difference not hearing the chain clattering on a long trip.