Front forks question

bi0phreak420 · 02-01-2012, 09:44 PM

I recently bout a 93 kx 125 and havent really rode alot yet but i have noticed that the front forks seem a little off .it seems when i push them down real hard they dont come back real fast im not sure how to diagnose the problem can anyone help??

Krasi_BG · 02-02-2012, 04:59 AM

93, ha? Could they have the original oil in them, which has turned into tar?

bi0phreak420 · 02-02-2012, 07:51 AM

nope not the original oil

FastDoc · 02-02-2012, 11:35 AM

Change the oil. Maybe replace the seals also as they may be swollen and giving extra friction. Clean up the internals well and you should be good to go. :wink:

Enjoy your smoker. I bet it screams! :P

bi0phreak420 · 02-02-2012, 02:41 PM

well i thought about doing that but i have never done anything like that before is it hard to do .. I am mechanically inclined ..lol

FastDoc · 02-02-2012, 03:02 PM

http://www.dansmc.com/forks.htm

Git 'er done! :P

bi0phreak420 · 02-02-2012, 04:00 PM

that looks like it could be tricky maybe ill see how much it cost to have some one else do them

FastDoc · 02-02-2012, 04:11 PM

It's not, you can do it.

Do you have air tools? Not needed but it makes it easier to remove the damper nut.

Other than that the only special tools you need is a length of PVC pipe and a very good socket hex/Allen attachment. Maybe a drop of blue Loctite and a bottle of oil and you're good to go.

We'll help you through it if you run into trouble. :wink:

Worst case scenario is you remove and replace the forks yourself and bring them to a shop. You'll still save about $75. :P

02-01-2012, 09:44 PM	#1
bi0phreak420 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 160	Front forks question I recently bout a 93 kx 125 and havent really rode alot yet but i have noticed that the front forks seem a little off .it seems when i push them down real hard they dont come back real fast im not sure how to diagnose the problem can anyone help??
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02-02-2012, 11:35 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Change the oil. Maybe replace the seals also as they may be swollen and giving extra friction. Clean up the internals well and you should be good to go. :wink: Enjoy your smoker. I bet it screams! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-02-2012, 03:02 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	http://www.dansmc.com/forks.htm Git 'er done! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-02-2012, 04:11 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's not, you can do it. Do you have air tools? Not needed but it makes it easier to remove the damper nut. Other than that the only special tools you need is a length of PVC pipe and a very good socket hex/Allen attachment. Maybe a drop of blue Loctite and a bottle of oil and you're good to go. We'll help you through it if you run into trouble. :wink: Worst case scenario is you remove and replace the forks yourself and bring them to a shop. You'll still save about $75. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-02-2012, 04:59 AM	#2
Krasi_BG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 436	93, ha? Could they have the original oil in them, which has turned into tar?
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02-02-2012, 07:51 AM	#3
bi0phreak420 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 160	nope not the original oil
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02-02-2012, 02:41 PM	#5
bi0phreak420 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 160	well i thought about doing that but i have never done anything like that before is it hard to do .. I am mechanically inclined ..lol
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02-02-2012, 04:00 PM	#7
bi0phreak420 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 160	that looks like it could be tricky maybe ill see how much it cost to have some one else do them
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