Blown Fork Seal

DLobs · May 18th, 2015, 02:58 PM

Hey guys and gals,

I have recently blown my fork seal on my right fork. My local shop said it would be about $200 to fix.... The seal itself is only $15... Does anyone have any advice or links to help me fix it myself??

Thanks for any help,
Dalton

Motofool · May 18th, 2015, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLobs

Hey guys and gals,

I have recently blown my fork seal on my right fork. My local shop said it would be about $200 to fix.... The seal itself is only $15... Does anyone have any advice or links to help me fix it myself??

Thanks for any help,
Dalton

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23200

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=49448

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_..._fork_seals%3F

DmbShn41 · May 18th, 2015, 03:29 PM

Def what Motofool suggests. Plenty of knowledge around here and DIY info for the mechanically inclined or those willing to learn the mechanics to complete.

How many miles on bike? Maybe consider overhauling the front suspension and getting a rebuild kit for both? Change fork oil? If one seal blew after X amount of miles, could only be a matter of time before the next could go. Hit any outrageous bumps lately? Go airborne? Only ask as there could be other damage/issues that need attention.

Alex · May 18th, 2015, 03:44 PM

crazymadbastard · May 18th, 2015, 04:55 PM

A vacationing penguin is driving his through Arizona when he notices that the oil pressure light is on. He gets out to look and sees oil dripping out of the motor. He drives to the nearest town and stops at the first gas station.

After dropping the car off, the penguin goes for a walk around town. He sees an ice-cream shop and, being a penguin in Arizona, decides that something cold would really hit the spot. He gets a big dish of ice cream and sits down to eat. Having no hands he makes a real mess trying to eat with his flippers. After finishing his ice cream, he goes back to the gas station and asks the mechanic if he's found the problem. The mechanic looks up and says "It looks like you blew a seal."

"No no," the penguin replies, "it's just ice cream."

snapshot · May 18th, 2015, 07:14 PM

The how-to threads here are awesome. I'd just follow one of those.

The following video has nothing to do with the matter, but does relate to the later discussion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l1GvDWtccI

Ride on,

J~

cookiebug79 · May 19th, 2015, 06:15 PM

I needed a set of Impact Allen sockets from Harbor Freight to get the bottom screw out only because it was hard to get leverage with anything with a long enough end to it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/8-pc-12...set-61337.html

I also remember removing that screw too early in the process and having to try to re-build things to get it to work, and swearing a lot. So make sure you follow the steps in the manual!

CZroe · June 4th, 2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cookiebug79

I needed a set of Impact Allen sockets from Harbor Freight to get the bottom screw out only because it was hard to get leverage with anything with a long enough end to it.

Me too. Also used their 12v Emergency Impact Wrench because I am cheap.

It has come in handy for bar ends and countershaft sprockets too.

May 18th, 2015, 02:58 PM	#1
DLobs ninjette.org member Name: Dalton Location: Linn Creek, MO Join Date: Dec 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (OEM Blue) Posts: 13	Blown Fork Seal Hey guys and gals, I have recently blown my fork seal on my right fork. My local shop said it would be about $200 to fix.... The seal itself is only $15... Does anyone have any advice or links to help me fix it myself?? Thanks for any help, Dalton

May 18th, 2015, 03:29 PM	#3
DmbShn41 Wannabe Reborn Name: Unregistered Location: Cincy Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 302	Def what Motofool suggests. Plenty of knowledge around here and DIY info for the mechanically inclined or those willing to learn the mechanics to complete. How many miles on bike? Maybe consider overhauling the front suspension and getting a rebuild kit for both? Change fork oil? If one seal blew after X amount of miles, could only be a matter of time before the next could go. Hit any outrageous bumps lately? Go airborne? Only ask as there could be other damage/issues that need attention. __________________________________________________ " If you're here to show off and prove that your crotch rocket is faster than my Harley, you can leave now. "
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May 18th, 2015, 03:44 PM	#4
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May 18th, 2015, 04:55 PM	#5
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	A vacationing penguin is driving his through Arizona when he notices that the oil pressure light is on. He gets out to look and sees oil dripping out of the motor. He drives to the nearest town and stops at the first gas station. After dropping the car off, the penguin goes for a walk around town. He sees an ice-cream shop and, being a penguin in Arizona, decides that something cold would really hit the spot. He gets a big dish of ice cream and sits down to eat. Having no hands he makes a real mess trying to eat with his flippers. After finishing his ice cream, he goes back to the gas station and asks the mechanic if he's found the problem. The mechanic looks up and says "It looks like you blew a seal." "No no," the penguin replies, "it's just ice cream." __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

May 18th, 2015, 07:14 PM	#6
snapshot Fogwalker Name: Jeff Location: Western NC Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 "Matilda" Posts: 124	The how-to threads here are awesome. I'd just follow one of those. The following video has nothing to do with the matter, but does relate to the later discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l1GvDWtccI Ride on, J~ __________________________________________________ Take care of new riders, for we were them, and they will be us. Y. Hong 2004

May 19th, 2015, 06:15 PM	#7
cookiebug79 n00b with the b00bs Name: Jen Location: Southern California Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250, 2008 EX250, 2001 ZR-7S, 2010 ZX-6R Posts: 470	I needed a set of Impact Allen sockets from Harbor Freight to get the bottom screw out only because it was hard to get leverage with anything with a long enough end to it. http://www.harborfreight.com/8-pc-12...set-61337.html I also remember removing that screw too early in the process and having to try to re-build things to get it to work, and swearing a lot. So make sure you follow the steps in the manual!
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

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