[Paul_E_D]

OK, I really have grown to dislike wrenching on my suspenders. I should just pay the pros to do it...

Today I went to change a fork seal on my KTM and of course, the cap requires a pin wrench (don't have) I found one at a local hardware store, but it needed a little relieving to fit around the adjuster.

Next, as i split the fork it required a few hard pulls to seperate, and the inner bush popped off inside, instead of pulling the outer bush out with it... Now I have to pry that sucker out carefully just to get a new seal in... It took me all morning as it is, and I haven't done the hard part yet...

It seems for me, if it can go wrong it will with suspension work

[highsider]

That's why I dont mess with it. The money Peter Kates will charge is considerably less than the aggravation of fighting with it myself.

[rebelpacket]

Paul, I know exactly where you are coming from. I did a full rebuild of the pogo-sticks on my RMX250, once. Now I drop them off at Mike Martire's shop and sign a check.

I hope you get them together alright and can enjoy this beautiful weather.

[Paul_E_D]

Yeah, I've used Mike and peter's services when I can't get it done myself, but changing a seal should be a 30 minute job on a modern upside down fork. That's including taking it off the bike!

[rebelpacket]

30 minutes?! Even with an impact gun, soft copper jaws in my vice for the forks, and all the tools I need, I don't think I could do it in that time frame. I guess practice makes perfect?

[Paul_E_D]

the 125 forks were particularly easy...

These WP forks should be pretty quick too, but not this time

[Paul_E_D]

OK, a little heat applied and the outer bushing came out easy. I knicked the teflon a little, so I think I'll replace it if valley has them in stock. Otherwise, I'll smooth it down and use it til the next oil change.

I still need to heat cycle the new piston and ride a little on Friday to make sure everything is good to go.

[Paul_E_D]

All back together... Now that I know the ins and outs of these forks, they are indeed pretty easy.

Thanks to Peter for the tips and tricks!!!