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  • Back with more noob questions!

    My fork seals need replacing.

    1. From looking online this looks like something I could probably do, but not without a garage and some sort of stand. I don’t have either. So is it best to take it to a shop?

    2. If the seals are being replaced is it worth adding gators?

    I’ve passed my theory and looking to book my mod 1 and mod 2 (I am over 24).

    I spoke to http://www.londonmotorcycletraining.co.uk and they said they usually advise 2 days training, mod 1, then mod 2. Possibly with a day before the mod 2.

    I did a mod 1 practice session about 3yrs ago. I’m half wondering if I could just go ahead and do my mod 1 and then book some lessons and the mod 2.

    Anyone got any recommendations for the best way to do it?

  • You need some way of supporting the front end, headstock stand if you wanna be fancy, centre-stand or bricks and wood if you're not. The rest of the job can be done inside once forks are removed so a garage not essential. I did my last set in a third-floor apartment. Space shouldn't be a limiting factor (bring the wheel in too if you're worried it'll be nicked).

    Top-tip tool-wise is some PVC piping from B&Q. Wet-and-dry it nice and smooth on one end to make a fork-seal driver. You'll save yourself £40 over buying a "proper" one. Cut it long enough to be able to gently mallet it in from above rather than trying to make a split tool.

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