NYRider

would this tutorial work for the forks on a rebel? im trying to change the fork seals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDY4sHEnd1Q

JunkyardDog

Seems like every bike I've ever had has a different procedure for changing the fork seals, as well as draining and refilling fork oil. Hopefully someone who has done it on a Rebel will be able to tell you. Jerry.

NYRider

anyone? i have to get it inspected this week

cagie

I haven't ever changed the seal on the Rebel but it looks like it's just a little different from the video from what I can gather looking at the Clymer service manual. There are some extra bushings in there that the video doesn't show. you should run to the library and see if they have a copy (isbn 0-89287-849-5). But it loks pretty close as far as the process.

fluid level should be 8.1 oz (283cc) per leg.

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NYRider

thanks a lot. what oil should i use?

cagie

Fork oil. Honda OEM oil is 8w I believe. I am using HD racing fork oil which I believe is 20w. That stiffens up the front end quite a bit.

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NYRider

im about 180 - 190 pounds, do i need to use a thicker oil then the 8w or is it good enough?

flitecontrol

Most folks use 10W to 20W because it is more available. Some use ATF rather than fork specific oil.

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avidrider

You can use 10 or 15 weight fork oil, just get the correct amount in.

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dleighty

Fork Disassembly

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this point.

Loosen the damper rod bolt using an 8 mm Allen wrench.
Remove the previously loosened fork cap bolts.
Caution; The fork cap bolts are under pressure from the fork springs, be careful when removing them.
Remove the fork springs.
Hold the fork legs upside down over a container and pump them several times to drain the fork oil.
Remove the already loosened damper rod bolts and sealing washers. Discard the sealing washers.
Remove the dust seal using a small flat blade screwdriver.
Remove the fork seal retaining clip using a flat blade screwdriver.
Separate the inner and outer fork tubes by pulling them apart using a slide hammer motion.
Remove the oil lock piece.
Do not remove the fork tube bushing unless it shows significant wear to warrant replacement. . To remove the fork tube bushing insert a flat blade screwdriver and twist to open the gap.
Slide the dust seal, fork seal retaining clip, fork seal, fork seal seat and anti-friction bushing off of the inner fork tube.
Remove the circlip from the damper rod.
Slide the damper rod and top out spring out of the inner fork tube.