MC22 CBR250RR fork seals

[Sniper]

Hey guys

Due to an unfortunate incident with the other half not knowing how to use a flaming rear veiw mirror I need to replace my fork seals as one burst and oil is pissing out at a phenominal rate. I have checked a couple of places in CHCH and got some quotes ($220 to $450) but I think I am fairly capable I can do them by myself.
So, my question is this, how much roughly would it cost to do my own fork seals (Inner seals, dust covers and oil), do I need any special tools, is it easy enough to do by yourself and also, is there anyone kind enough to maybe give me some guidence in CHCH? (Please).

I believe it is quite stupid to ride with a leaking fork seal, so I would like to get it done quite soon.

Cheers
Sniper

[MSTRS:Me]

Hey guys

Due to an unfortunate incident with the other half not knowing how to use a flaming rear veiw mirror I need to replace my fork seals as one burst and oil is pissing out at a phenominal rate. I have checked a couple of places in CHCH and got some quotes ($220 to $450) but I think I am fairly capable I can do them by myself.
So, my question is this, how much roughly would it cost to do my own fork seals (Inner seals, dust covers and oil), do I need any special tools, is it easy enough to do by yourself and also, is there anyone kind enough to maybe give me some guidence in CHCH? (Please).

I believe it is quite stupid to ride with a leaking fork seal, so I would like to get it done quite soon.

Cheers
Sniper

Can you put your hands on a manual? Job has to be done carefully & everything in the correct order. Sometimes calls for special tools. Should cost less than $50 per leg. Most of shop's charge is labour.

[Sniper]

Can you put your hands on a manual? Job has to be done carefully & everything in the correct order. Sometimes calls for special tools. Should cost less than $50 per leg. Most of shop's charge is labour.

Yea I know, and I want to learn to do it myself because one day I may well need to.

[sAsLEX]

Yea I know, and I want to learn to do it myself because one day I may well need to.

k14 did his own so pm him

[ben444]

I've got the seals and the know how.... if you can wait til next week I'll be happy to help

[Sniper]

That would be great, thanks Ben. Still curious on prices and such

[nudemetalz]

I'm about to do the VT-250 ones, b#stard of a job IMO.
I did the NZ-250 ones recently and the biggest issue is seperating the 2 fork halves. Lots of muscle needed. I gave up in the end and got the shop to seperate them for me.

Also, care is needed when you put them back together.

Here's a good link for you
http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcnuts/forkseal.html

Hope this helps

Chris

[Sniper]

Legend, thanks matey. Rep coming your way.

[nudemetalz]

Sweet as, Sniper.

With regards to pricing.
Econohonda sold me 2 new forkseals for the VT for $22.00 Very cheap.
Forkoil qty for your CBR would be comparable to the VT which is about 250ml each leg. All up about $10 worth of oil.

As MSTRS stated, mostly all labour, I reckon a good mechanic would prob get your CBR done in about 2 hours max - $100-120 ??

Cheers
Chris

[HDTboy]

Piece of piss mate, did mine in the garage with standard tools. Cost less than $100, I reused the dust covers though. If you want to fly me down I'll show you how it's done

[Sniper]

HDT, the words " Pirate bike" make me a bit cautious of you , lol

[Sniper]

So I guess I might have Ben444 helping me, but does anyone else want to come round to laugh and pick up the peices when I try in a few weekends?

[MSTRS:Me]

So I guess I might have Ben444 helping me, but does anyone else want to come round to laugh and pick up the peices when I try in a few weekends?

Nah - just video it, compress and post here. For our amusement.

[nudemetalz]

Well, last night I got one fork seperated....but do you think the other one would come apart????
I had the leg in the vice and was banging the hell out of it,...while everything that was hanging up was falling down around me... ....so I gave up and went inside for a beer.

Tonight I prepare to do battle again....


Chris.

[ben444]

banging... what's with all the banging.. just leave the fork in the bike.. undo the bottom bolt holding the damper inside.. wait for oil to come out...and with a few quick tugs on the slider it should come off...

then again, you could have a bush inside that's gone a bit wayward... in that case you're screwed