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Mechanics day
07-20-2013, 06:36 AM
Post: #1
Mechanics day
Ok so when do you guys get together for a mechanics day?
Meaning a day where you work in a bike for everyone to watch and learn?

So here's the reason. My right fork seal is dry rotted and leaking oil. I just noticed yesterday that its gotten worse and is now leaking on my front rotor ( no bueno).

I'd like to remove them both and take them in somewhere to get done but I most certainly don't want to attempt this myself as I'm not so mechanically inclined.

Beer, pizza, chicks in bikinis will be provided along with a pat on the back.

Is this something anybody with the knowledge wants to help with?
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
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07-20-2013, 07:01 AM
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RE: Mechanics day
Damn! chicks in bikinis even. Normally we do have Tech Days for "Members only" (and yes you need to have the highly fashionable mid-90's iconic brand jacket to attend). There are plenty of people on here who can do a fork seal. In some instances we have invited nom members but I believe those were special invites only. But if chicks in bikinis will be provided, that moves you to the top of the list in my book. We haven't had one in a while and I need to install new brake pads and deglaze my rotors before my next trackday. So I guess now is as good time as any to bring it up. Arson would be able to provide more details.

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07-20-2013, 07:44 AM
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RE: Mechanics day
TECH DAY!?!???!?! CHICKS IN BIKINIS>!?!??!?!

LETS DOOO EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!

I need to do my brakes too!

I will post up with some more info in a few!

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07-20-2013, 08:07 AM
Post: #4
RE: Mechanics day
Ah ok. No worries then. Maybe I'll just do it.
Can't be THAAAT hard.
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07-20-2013, 11:48 AM
Post: #5
RE: Mechanics day
Where do I sign up! Jk.... But really, Brokr I've got rearsets that I've been wanting to see if they will work on my bike. So I would be down to wrench, as long as we have a shady spot or garage to do it in!

I've done just about everything to a car but not much to bikes, I'm sure between the two of us, some YouTube videos, and a couple beers we could figure it out!

There's a thread on these "seal saver" things on 600rr.net that I believe you can pick up from cycle gear, I'll try and find it... They are not a permanent fix but it will get you rolling till you have time to do the seals (possibly.) From what I've read they are just kind of like a business card that slides up in there to remove any debris from the sealing area.

Like I said, they may help stop the leak for a bit (so it stops getting all over your rotors!) But I'm sure doing your seals wouldn't be a bad idea either. I'm available all weekend and always looking for an excuse to talk bikes, so hit me up if you wanna wrench!

-Jared

Not everybody DOESN'T do those things either!
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07-20-2013, 12:02 PM
Post: #6
RE: Mechanics day
Here's a link to that thread.. It's called Seal Mate.

http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t...little+bit

Like I said, definitely a temporary fix.. But for $5 why not!? It may get you riding if your having to wait for parts to do the seals..

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07-20-2013, 02:34 PM
Post: #7
RE: Mechanics day
35mm film will do this also
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07-20-2013, 03:44 PM
Post: #8
RE: Mechanics day
I have a seal cleaning tool if you want to use it let me know
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07-20-2013, 06:40 PM
Post: #9
RE: Mechanics day
I leave the fork seals for the pros. I've seen it done and it ain't easy. Special tools. It's going to cost me 500 bucks to do the Goldwing. On that, i'd rather pay.

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07-21-2013, 04:37 AM
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RE: Mechanics day
I helped a friend who was a mechanic, do several fork seals on different bikes. Unless you really know what your doing or have a good manual, like Falcon said "leave it to the Pros" . One thing I would suggest is if you are doing them yourself....buy an extra seal in case you fuck one up.....nothing like having to wait on a new seal and your bike down for a bit.
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