86 250r fork seal replacement

[mohadib]

Hello,
I am trying to replace the fork seals and oil on my 86 250r. The clymer says to put the slider in a vice and yank on the fork to get it out of the slider. I have pulled somewhat hard, wanted to check with you guys before I apply brute force. So I should be able to yank that thing on out no?

Thanks!

[Yamaha_Rules69]

You got the allen bolt out of the bottom of the for leg? If so, yes, just lay a little manly muscle into it, and it will pop right out.

[mohadib]

The Clymer didnt mention the snap ring or removing the dust seal..I guess its assumed the guy doing the work isnt a moron :D Thanks!

[katoom]

If they are the same as the 85 forks there is also a snap ring in the top right above the fork seal itself that must be removed.

[Dirtcrasher]

If they are the same as the 85 forks there is also a snap ring in the top right above the fork seal itself that must be removed.

^^ Thats what he said.............

You have to had done some before or have the Honda manual.

[mohadib]

So i got it all apart. putting it back together now. Any suggestions for driving the bushing into the slider? I was going to look for a pvc pipe and hope I can find one that will fit.

thanks

[Dirtcrasher]

I've had to make drivers for all 3 Honda forks.

The upper bushing seems to be the PITA to get back in and needs a good sized driver.

You can split the pvc and built it out a bit, for the seal; The wipers pop in......

[mohadib]

Thanks DC, Ill hit up Home Depot tomorrow.

[ceaserthethird]

PVC at home depot, Best seal driver ever !

[1987350x]

I just changed the fork oil and seals on my 350X and used 1 1/2" black ABS pipe.
Worked like a charm.
TIP.....length about 4 ft and at the top of the pipe drill a hole about half inch to stick a screwdriver in and bang the pipe out after

[mohadib]

1.5" pvc sched 40 fit perfect.

thanks