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1Back to top Go down   K1100 fork seal's need changing Empty K1100 fork seal's need changing Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:29 am

DeRodster

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All righty then,

and first up   Happy Christmas santa   rendeer to all

So, to fit NEW fork stanchion's + seals

I think I have all the bit's req'd (I think)

I've seen the horror on Youtube (that guy in the USA) of seized fork yoke bolts, so fingers crossed I won't have to suffer that !!!

But also the Youtube K seal + oil change...seems straightforward enough

Anything I need to be wary / aware of ( ps I have done it in the past...just not recently


Thanks
Rod


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1992 K1100LT 6455194
1943 BSA WM20
1979 Yamaha DT-175
1974 Triumph 3TA / 5TA
1974 Honda 100
1969 Honda 50
    

2Back to top Go down   K1100 fork seal's need changing Empty Re: K1100 fork seal's need changing Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:43 am

Motorbike Mike

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I had to take the forks out of my K11LT for seal replacement and whole procedure is straight forward. The only issue I had was getting the ABS sensor out of the left leg. I can't remember why I wanted it out but it was SOLID! Give all the internals a good clean before reassembly as they'll be coated in nasty dark grey oil.
I put 15w oil in when I refilled them which made my front end steer better without excessive dive under heavy braking. Having lived with 15w oil for 12+ months it's occasionally a little harsh but worth it if you ride with some enthusiasm.

Good luck.

    

3Back to top Go down   K1100 fork seal's need changing Empty Re: K1100 fork seal's need changing Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:55 am

DeRodster

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Good man Mike,
All noted

No doubt I will have a bit of cleaning off to do
but hopefully it won't be too bad

all the best
Rod


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1992 K1100LT 6455194
1943 BSA WM20
1979 Yamaha DT-175
1974 Triumph 3TA / 5TA
1974 Honda 100
1969 Honda 50
    

4Back to top Go down   K1100 fork seal's need changing Empty Re: K1100 fork seal's need changing Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:25 am

92KK 84WW Olaf

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O both my Ks the stanchions refused to come out.....it became necessary to remove the entire assembly as one and take it to machine shop to have it all pulled apart.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

5Back to top Go down   K1100 fork seal's need changing Empty Re: K1100 fork seal's need changing Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:21 am

BobT

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Mine came apart quite easily. I too had a problem getting the ABS sensor out.
I put 10w oil in mine, but then bought some 7.5 oil for the next change, which I haven't done yet.
Olaf couldn't get his out because of his small stature, he has problems lifting up spanners that are bigger than a 13mm.  Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile

    

6Back to top Go down   K1100 fork seal's need changing Empty Re: K1100 fork seal's need changing Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:57 am

92KK 84WW Olaf

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BobT wrote:Mine came apart quite easily. I too had a problem getting the ABS sensor out.
I put 10w oil in mine, but then bought some 7.5 oil for the next change, which I haven't done yet.
Olaf couldn't get his out because of his small stature, he has problems lifting up spanners that are bigger than a 13mm.  Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile

Really?????

K1100 fork seal's need changing Olafs_11


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

7Back to top Go down   K1100 fork seal's need changing Empty Re: K1100 fork seal's need changing Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:52 am

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Hi Rod, I bought these. Good quality and price, p&p etc. 

Just be careful to take the opportunity to clean all the old oil and crud out of the fork ( most of it seems to come from the bronze bushings. ) .  For refilling I found it easiest to put the fork upside down in a vice and fill through the drain hole with a syringe from your local friendly Pharmacy/Vet etc. etc.

Finally lube the lip of the seal with some fork oil, silicone etc. and be very careful getting the bronze bushings back in past them. Can't remember if I used the tooth floss trick on this set but think I did. 

Feel free to shout me on the mobile if you need a hand.


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"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine from 1600 years ago & still true!

K1 - 1989 - AKA Titan (unique K1/K1100RS hybrid by Andreas Esterhammer)
K1100RS - 1995. AKA Rudolf Von Schmurf (in a million bits)
K100RS - 1991 AKA Ronnie. Cafe racer project bike
K75RTP - 1994
K75C - 1991 AKA Jim Beam. In boxes. 
K1100LT 1992 - AKA Big Red (gone)
K100LT - 1988 - AKA the Bullion brick. Should never have sold it.
    

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