72triple Joined Nov 2014 37 Posts | 18+ Kansas City Discussion Starter Dec 17, 2014 #1 Can someone confirm that I need a 48mm seal driver to service the bushings and fork seals on my '06 FE 550. TIA
Can someone confirm that I need a 48mm seal driver to service the bushings and fork seals on my '06 FE 550. TIA
ned37 Joined Dec 2004 2K Posts | 247+ back in cottonwood, az Dec 17, 2014 #2 here's what i use: Attachments sealdriver.jpg 81.4 KB
72triple Joined Nov 2014 37 Posts | 18+ Kansas City Discussion Starter Dec 17, 2014 #3 Thanks ned I should have some of laying about.
zaga Joined Mar 2009 1K Posts | 251+ Portugal Dec 18, 2014 #4 Hi I've made one in the lathe with a Teflon tube, if you what to give yourself the trouble. One advice, when you are going to install the seal, first heat the tube with a hot gun, will make things much easier. ZAGA Attachments Seal_driver_3.jpg 16.1 KB WP_48_seal_driver.jpg 53.4 KB Reactions: 1 person
Hi I've made one in the lathe with a Teflon tube, if you what to give yourself the trouble. One advice, when you are going to install the seal, first heat the tube with a hot gun, will make things much easier. ZAGA
Taffy Joined Nov 2001 17K Posts | 773+ Ely, England Dec 19, 2014 #5 just use an old fork seal? just snip it once on one side and then slip it over the new fork seal. beat the S*&^ out of it with a rubber hammer and viola! regards Taffy
just use an old fork seal? just snip it once on one side and then slip it over the new fork seal. beat the S*&^ out of it with a rubber hammer and viola! regards Taffy
72triple Joined Nov 2014 37 Posts | 18+ Kansas City Discussion Starter Dec 19, 2014 #6 You guys are brutally honest, I love this board. All the best to you are yours this Holiday Season.
