My R6 has busted Fork Seal need help.

[Amber Lamps]

Bro, it's a judgement call... I have never replaced my own seals in almost 30 years of riding. For one, if you remove the forks, most dealerships will do it pretty cheap. I've paid as little as $50 forks out. I must admit that I like Derf's write up though...Second, it's just one of those jobs that I believe can go wrong pretty quick if you don't have the right tools, so I don't mess with it. Just me.

[Full Throttle]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Bro, it's a judgement call... I have never replaced my own seals in almost 30 years of riding. For one, if you remove the forks, most dealerships will do it pretty cheap. I've paid as little as $50 forks out. I must admit that I like Derf's write up though...Second, it's just one of those jobs that I believe can go wrong pretty quick if you don't have the right tools, so I don't mess with it. Just me.

yea i guess your right ill probably just pull them.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Full Throttle

yea i guess your right ill probably just pull them.

Well, do what you feel is best... I mean if Derf can replace his own seals, anybody can!!! I'd check around and see what they would charge you. Maybe even see if you can hang around and watch. It never hurts to watch someone that knows what they are doing do it before you try... I don't want to discourage you BUT I also don't want you to run out to the garage with a print of Derf's instructions and tear your bike apart. My time=$$$ so a full day vs a couple hours and >$100 doesn't sound too bad to me....

[derf]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Well, do what you feel is best... I mean if Derf can replace his own seals, anybody can!!! I'd check around and see what they would charge you. Maybe even see if you can hang around and watch. It never hurts to watch someone that knows what they are doing do it before you try... I don't want to discourage you BUT I also don't want you to run out to the garage with a print of Derf's instructions and tear your bike apart. My time=$$$ so a full day vs a couple hours and >$100 doesn't sound too bad to me....

Thats why I said get a clymers or haynes manual, those things are gods gift to oak tree mehanics. The pictures are crap for some stuff, but it does give you a step by step instruction with pictures and how to test for whats wrong. Prolly the best $20 you can spend on any vehicle

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Bro, it's a judgement call... I have never replaced my own seals in almost 30 years of riding. For one, if you remove the forks, most dealerships will do it pretty cheap. I've paid as little as $50 forks out. I must admit that I like Derf's write up though...Second, it's just one of those jobs that I believe can go wrong pretty quick if you don't have the right tools, so I don't mess with it. Just me.

This. I do springs, fork oil, etc but I usually don't mess with the actual seals.

Forks come off REALLY easily on most bikes and dropping 'em off is really easy.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

This. I do springs, fork oil, etc but I usually don't mess with the actual seals.

Forks come off REALLY easily on most bikes and dropping 'em off is really easy.

Yep!

[Full Throttle]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

This. I do springs, fork oil, etc but I usually don't mess with the actual seals.

Forks come off REALLY easily on most bikes and dropping 'em off is really easy.

Idk dropping them off pretty tough. I mean i would have to put them in my car and drive all the way down to the shop and drop them off. Damn that just seems like more work than im in for right now lol. But i guess ill be doing that really soon.

[Full Throttle]

So how do yall suggest i lift the bike? cause idk how im going to keep the bike lifted when i have to take the forks off.