A newb question- please help!

[Dave88]

I have recently got my first bike. It is an older bike and the front right shock has a little leak. how big of a deal is it to make sure it has enough fluid??? And how do i go about doing that?? Also how would i change the seal if i decide to do that?
Thanks

 

[YZ165]

What is the Year, Make, and Model of your bike? That will help everyone help you.

 

[KTA]

If it's leaking out the seal then it is a pretty easy solution. Step one - get a repair manual, you can usually find them on amazon.com or e--bay (or a dealer). Step two - take the right fork off and use a screwdriver and hammer to gently tap off the old seal, replace with a new seal, refill with oil per manual instructions, reinstall fork.

Step one is important.

 

[JasonWho]

Dave88, what brand, make model bike is it? Can you change your information in your profile so it would make it easier for people to help you?

You definitely need a service manual. It will show you the proper way to get a fork oil seal out.

KTA - your tip sounds like it is for a dust seal. The problem is probably the oil seal, as it would have to leak oil past the oil seal before it gets past the dust seal. Well, I sure hope you are talking about the dust seal instead of the oil seal.

 

[Dave88]

The bike is a 86 yamaha tt 225

does anybody know if there are and printable manuals of the internet?

 

[JasonWho]

Any chance to just go buy one from the dealer or off e-Bay?

 

[GREENBEAN]

did you try the trick of getting a buisness card down in the seal run it around and pull it out. Sometimes a piece of dirt gets in the seal and makes it leak.

 

[Dave88]

no i havent tried that yet. i will though
thanks