dust seals in forks

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mx4life

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I was trying to clean my dust seals for the first time today and i couldnt seem how to get them out, i tried to pry it out with a screw driver and they didnt seem to budge, anyone kno how i should get them out?
thanks [i also dont want to wreak anything trying to gt them out :D]

 

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anyone?

 

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I usually just take a tooth brush and soapy water and gently clean the dirt out. The seals only come out during an actual disassembly of the fork.

 

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no actually the dust seals usually slide down for cleaning during regular maintenance

 

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no you hav to dissassembel the forks

 

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no u can just slide the dust wiper seal down what r u guys thinking, im not talking about the actual seals

 

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if that was the case then ever time the fork compressed the wiper would come off you will need to DISSAMBLE the forks.

 

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forks have 2 seals.. Dust seals and the oil seals.. And the dust seals can come out without disassembly.

You should be able to use a small screwdriver to pry them out.

 

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does it wreak the dust seal to pry it out i tryed to get it out but it wouldnt come out

 

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Some of you folks need to learn you don't have to answer questions you don't have a clue about the answer. You should be able to remove the dust seal/wiper simply by putting a screwdriver between the wiper and the top of the fork and working it down. Then you can spray contact cleaner or whatever other method you desire to clean the stuck dirt away from the oil seal.

 

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Chili said:

Some of you folks need to learn you don't have to answer questions you don't have a clue about the answer.

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:laugh:

 

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Chili said:

Some of you folks need to learn you don't have to answer questions you don't have a clue about the answer. QUOTE]


Thank you for posting that Chili. I couldn't agree more. :nod:

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what can i use as a substitute for contact cleaner?

 

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:rotfl:

 

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sixds said:

what can i use as a substitute for contact cleaner?

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Brake cleaner.

 

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i read some where you're supposed to pack between the oil seals and dust seals with waterproof grease. is that true?

 

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Chili said:

Brake cleaner.

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Clorine free Brake Cleaner. Sold in a green label can.

The regular stuff can cause the rubber in the seals to expand.. Making them useless.

 

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sixds said:

i read some where you're supposed to pack between the oil seals and dust seals with waterproof grease. is that true?

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No.