Hi,
I just picked up a 96 KDX200. It has a few issues I'm dealing with, the biggest of which is that the boots on the front forks were torn and there is a VERY small amount of oil inside the boots. I'm not sure if the seal is leaking or if this is normal.
I'm going to order replacement boots, but wanted to know if I should replace the seals too (left side seemed worse then right), or if I should try to 35 mm film trick I've read about on here.
If I should try the film trick is there anything I should know? Do you slide the film down with the shocks still on the bike, or do I have to remove the dust caps, etc? I'd like to just unbolt the forks enough to get the new boots on, but want to make sure the job is done right.
Any help is appreciated - it's been a long time (15 years) since I've ridden a KDX!
Thanks
I just picked up a 96 KDX200. It has a few issues I'm dealing with, the biggest of which is that the boots on the front forks were torn and there is a VERY small amount of oil inside the boots. I'm not sure if the seal is leaking or if this is normal.
I'm going to order replacement boots, but wanted to know if I should replace the seals too (left side seemed worse then right), or if I should try to 35 mm film trick I've read about on here.
If I should try the film trick is there anything I should know? Do you slide the film down with the shocks still on the bike, or do I have to remove the dust caps, etc? I'd like to just unbolt the forks enough to get the new boots on, but want to make sure the job is done right.
Any help is appreciated - it's been a long time (15 years) since I've ridden a KDX!
Thanks