By the way, this method is documented in old manuals for vintage bikes.
It’s not a new technique or anything (*´ω｀*)
Oil leaking from the seal after a fork oil change
is a real pain. . . . Well, I’d have to charge again for the work, but…
Ideally, a method that minimizes hassle for both of us and is reliable is best.
So lately, I replace the oil seal at the same time anyway.
Reuse the fork oil you drained
If it’s really dirty, you should skip this.
If it looks like the photo, go ahead and reuse it for draining.
Fill the fork with oil when fully extended, then cap it
The key point is to fill it as much as possible.
Compress… you can even use tie-downs in a pinch (though it’s awkward)
I compress using a Kowa fork spring compressor like this.
I’ve used tie-downs in the past, but it’s “quite tedious.”
Light compression is fine; then just heat the area around the oil seal with a heat gun. That’s it.
The Makita 18V heat gun is really great.
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The oil seal lifts easily with hydraulic pressure
Heat it well and lubrication is necessary .
If those conditions are met, the oil seal should come off easily.
Simply if you just want to replace the oil seal this might be good for you too.
The downside is it gets messy
You’ll have a bad time if you don’t prepare a tray. Please be careful (*´ω｀*)
You might also try compressing it upside down.
For safe fork oil changes, replacing the seal at the same time might be better
Avoiding redundant work gives both of us peace of mind.
I want to get as close to maintenance-free as possible That’s what I think (‘Д’)
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