ucmgrad
Well-known member
Hey Everyone, if you could please take a couple minutes and give some advice:
Bike : 02 ZX-6R
Mileage : 88700 (approximate, mostly commuting)
Problem : Leaky fork seals
I've had the fork seals replaced twice before over the past 10 years and just riding through the elements, being dirty, practicing wheelies, the seals have probably failed just from age. The last time I've have the seals replaced was about 5 maybe six years ago. Since that was the only thing I've ever done to the suspension I feel it's time to freshen it up. I've found these:
http://www.allballsracing.com/56-150.html (fork/oil seals)
http://www.allballsracing.com/38-6087.html (fork bushing kit)
Is there anything else that I should look into as far replacing inside of the forks? Also I'm located in Livingston which is Central Valley does anyone know of a reputable shop within the Central Valley that I could drop off my forks and get them rebuilt and then set up for my weight? Or if we don't have any which shops in the Bay Area or Sac area are recommended? I used to ride the canyons more often but I've been cycling these past few years so mostly I use the ninja for commuting and the occasional ride.
EDIT:
Going through my usual websites I notice Race Tech also sells a Fork Spring and Fork Valve kit, since I'll already have the forks off the bike, would you recommend these or another brand to hopefully improve ride quality and performance?
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/34318/i/race-tech-fork-springs
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/30358/i/race-tech-gold-valve-fork-kit
I know my bike is rather old and worn but at this point I have no intentions of ever selling this bike so investing a little bit of money to keep me happy seems logical.
Bike : 02 ZX-6R
Mileage : 88700 (approximate, mostly commuting)
Problem : Leaky fork seals
I've had the fork seals replaced twice before over the past 10 years and just riding through the elements, being dirty, practicing wheelies, the seals have probably failed just from age. The last time I've have the seals replaced was about 5 maybe six years ago. Since that was the only thing I've ever done to the suspension I feel it's time to freshen it up. I've found these:
http://www.allballsracing.com/56-150.html (fork/oil seals)
http://www.allballsracing.com/38-6087.html (fork bushing kit)
Is there anything else that I should look into as far replacing inside of the forks? Also I'm located in Livingston which is Central Valley does anyone know of a reputable shop within the Central Valley that I could drop off my forks and get them rebuilt and then set up for my weight? Or if we don't have any which shops in the Bay Area or Sac area are recommended? I used to ride the canyons more often but I've been cycling these past few years so mostly I use the ninja for commuting and the occasional ride.
EDIT:
Going through my usual websites I notice Race Tech also sells a Fork Spring and Fork Valve kit, since I'll already have the forks off the bike, would you recommend these or another brand to hopefully improve ride quality and performance?
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/34318/i/race-tech-fork-springs
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/30358/i/race-tech-gold-valve-fork-kit
I know my bike is rather old and worn but at this point I have no intentions of ever selling this bike so investing a little bit of money to keep me happy seems logical.
Last edited: