72triple Joined Nov 20, 2014 Messages 37 Location Kansas City 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 Moderator Joined Dec 13, 2004 Messages 2,462 Location back in cottonwood, az Dec 17, 2014 #2 here's what i use: Attachments sealdriver.jpg 81.4 KB
72triple Joined Nov 20, 2014 Messages 37 Location Kansas City Dec 17, 2014 #3 Thanks ned I should have some of laying about.
zaga Joined Mar 22, 2009 Messages 1,386 Location 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
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 20, 2001 Messages 17,028 Location 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 20, 2014 Messages 37 Location Kansas City Dec 19, 2014 #6 You guys are brutally honest, I love this board. All the best to you are yours this Holiday Season.
