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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 |
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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
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Nice work mate.:redwine:
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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. |
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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 |
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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?
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