SV1000 fork seal changing. - SV650.org

10-04-09, 05:36 PM

Having some difficulty changing the fork seals on my SV1000.

I've got the fork cap and fork seal circlip removed but the two halves of the fork won't come apart. Is there something else I need to undo, or am I just not pulling hard enough?

yorkie_chris · 10-04-09, 05:38 PM

You'll need to slide hammer them apart, I don't think you need to undo the bolt at the bottom but check this in the manual. I think carl salter will have them on his site.

Sid Squid · 10-04-09, 05:54 PM

Bolt at the bottom must be removed, you may need the tool to hold the cartridge so it doesn't spin uselessly when you're trying to get the bolt out. I've never managed to get said bolt out of said fork without restraining the cartridge, even with a rattler the sodding thing just spins, you may be luckier than me.

10-04-09, 07:26 PM

Ah crap I was hoping I wouldn't have to do that - not even sure I've got a tool that'll reach the bolt let alone hold the cartridge

13-04-09, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Bolt at the bottom must be removed, you may need the tool to hold the cartridge so it doesn't spin uselessly when you're trying to get the bolt out. I've never managed to get said bolt out of said fork without restraining the cartridge, even with a rattler the sodding thing just spins, you may be luckier than me.

As usual, you're right. All bodge efforts to restrain the cartridge have failed miserably so far. I was hoping to avoid having to pay a stealership, but I think I might be stuck.

Sid Squid · 14-04-09, 11:11 AM

It's not stuck, it's threadlocked.

You need a tool to hold it - like this one here.

14-04-09, 11:25 AM

i did mine the other day, just undid it before taking fork cap off. tht way the pressure of the spring is holding it down. it did work for me but maybe some ones been in there before and put a little too much tread lock.

14-04-09, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

It's not stuck, it's threadlocked.

You need a tool to hold it - like this one here.

I'm stuck, not it

I'm guessing you meant to include a link?

yorkie_chris · 14-04-09, 03:02 PM

Have you tried putting the spring back in and the cap on? Seems to work on damper rod forks.

fizzwheel · 14-04-09, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Have you tried putting the spring back in and the cap on? Seems to work on damper rod forks.

That worked when I had the same trouble getting the forks apart on my 650...

10-04-09, 05:36 PM	#1
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	SV1000 fork seal changing. Having some difficulty changing the fork seals on my SV1000. I've got the fork cap and fork seal circlip removed but the two halves of the fork won't come apart. Is there something else I need to undo, or am I just not pulling hard enough?

10-04-09, 05:38 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: SV1000 fork seal changing. You'll need to slide hammer them apart, I don't think you need to undo the bolt at the bottom but check this in the manual. I think carl salter will have them on his site. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

10-04-09, 05:54 PM	#3
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: SV1000 fork seal changing. Bolt at the bottom must be removed, you may need the tool to hold the cartridge so it doesn't spin uselessly when you're trying to get the bolt out. I've never managed to get said bolt out of said fork without restraining the cartridge, even with a rattler the sodding thing just spins, you may be luckier than me. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

10-04-09, 07:26 PM	#4
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV1000 fork seal changing. Ah crap I was hoping I wouldn't have to do that - not even sure I've got a tool that'll reach the bolt let alone hold the cartridge

14-04-09, 11:11 AM	#6
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: SV1000 fork seal changing. It's not stuck, it's threadlocked. You need a tool to hold it - like this one here. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

14-04-09, 11:25 AM	#7
scottjames Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV1000 fork seal changing. i did mine the other day, just undid it before taking fork cap off. tht way the pressure of the spring is holding it down. it did work for me but maybe some ones been in there before and put a little too much tread lock.

14-04-09, 03:02 PM	#9
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: SV1000 fork seal changing. Have you tried putting the spring back in and the cap on? Seems to work on damper rod forks. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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