trial_master Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 I have been looking at the RYP site and have seen that a special tool is needed to replace the fork seals. Is it necessary to buy one, or is there another item i can use as a replacment. (like a wiered tube hammer thingy!) Also it says i may need an impact tool to undo the alley bolt at the bottom if the fork. Will i get away with using nornal allen keys? Thanks Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasssser Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 i once had to make a tool for this purpose to drive in the seals on my paoli upside downies.it was easy for me because i had acces to a lathe.if you can get hold of a piece of plastic or nylon (ebay?)dril a hole through it the same size as the chrome slidy bit,saw it in half,then put the 2 pieces either side of the afore mentioned slidy bit and tap the seals home. If you mean the small drain screw,they should come out no problem with an allen key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 A piece of PVC pipe as close to the o.d. of the seal as possible works great. I usually just place the old seal atop the new one and tap gently with a hammer. The tool worth buying is a seal puller...very inexpensive, and it will keep you from buggering stuff up from prying seals out with a screwdriver. The damper assembly (innards) may turn if you don't use an impact and the bolt won't come out. Sometimes there is a hollow in the top of the damper assembly (sometimes even a hex), and I have tapped (gently) a broom handle into this to keep the assembly from spinning. I haven't needed seals in my Sherco for years, so I've forgotten what is in there. If you don't have a compressor, you can buy an electric impact gun. You'll find a million uses for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial_master Posted January 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Cheers I dont have a lathe, but the plastic drain tube sounds good! I will have a look on ebay for a cheap impact gun and the allen bolts are the drain ones. Looks like iv got me a shopping list today Thanks again Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinh Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 A piece of plastic pipe the right diameter is all you need. Chamfer one end so that it does not damage the seal when you placing it in position. Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial_master Posted January 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 I cant get hold of pipe. lol. So im gonna have a go at using a plastic hammer and the old seal to hit the new 1 in place! Il let you know how i get on tomorrow evening. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan bechard Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 At least here, that is a pretty darn expenssive seal to not take the time to get yourself a well fitted installation driver. (pipe) I would spend a bit of time hunting for one, before I spent the money buying another new seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Get the pipe, a length of PVC from your local builder supply will do just fine. you dont need a hammer, the seal will push in almost using finger pressure. the pipe allows you to apply force evenly around the seal as you push it in. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin j Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I think the pipe/made into a tool was about $4 from our local Sherco rep, from RYP. It also lines the seal up perfectly square as the pvc pipe slides over the inner fork tube and aligns from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial_master Posted January 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I didnt get chance to perform the operation. It was too cold in the theater and i have a cold. Will have a go tomorrow (hopefully) and i will try again to get hold of some PVC pipe ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 If i remember correctly the tool is a section of 1.5in PVC pipe about 18in long. Cost about 2bucks at the hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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