Cycledude
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You should also replace the bushings, 15 and 16
#15 and 16 are the teflon-coated bushings.I'm gathering the parts to refresh the front forks on my 2014 ES with 55k miles. Currently, both forks are puking fluid when I ride but not when chilling in my garage. I have tried cleaning the seals multiple times, but it hasn't seemed to fix the issue.
What is the consensus on the parts to replace when doing the refresh? I ordered the Yamaha OE Fork seal kit, which provides a new Oil Seal (13) and Dust Seal (10), but when I looked at the factory service manual, it calls for a lot more parts to be replaced. Swapping out the additional "New" parts highlighted in the diagram would add about $120 to the refresh cost. Is it worth it?
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I'm heavy also.This is great feedback, thanks! I'm definitely bigger-boned at 260#, should I go ahead and put in heavier-weight folk oil? OEM is 5W, I was thinking of upping it to 7W oil.
At 55,000 miles you most likely will need 13, 15, 16. Seals, upper and lower bushing. Those bushings have a Teflon coating that is meant to wear. If you see copper showing over 50% of the surface area they need replacing. At 55,000 you'll be there or close! Dust seal is optional and if you remove the retaining clip without acting like a gorilla you shouldn't need that.I'm gathering the parts to refresh the front forks on my 2014 ES with 55k miles. Currently, both forks are puking fluid when I ride but not when chilling in my garage. I have tried cleaning the seals multiple times, but it hasn't seemed to fix the issue.
What is the consensus on the parts to replace when doing the refresh? I ordered the Yamaha OE Fork seal kit, which provides a new Oil Seal (13) and Dust Seal (10), but when I looked at the factory service manual, it calls for a lot more parts to be replaced. Swapping out the additional "New" parts highlighted in the diagram would add about $120 to the refresh cost. Is it worth it?
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Just know that the stock springs are progressive springs and not linear. Most aftermarket purchases are to a linear spring. Call Traxxion Dynamics suspension in Marietta Georgia or email them. They will take the guess work out of it and send you the correct oil and springs.You answered my question precisely. I’m 215 dressed and carry between 0 and 40 lbs. of gear, depending on what/where I’m riding. The set of 0.95 kg/mm adjusted properly, sound like the solid absorption and comfort I’m looking for. Thanks!
My go to is to contact Traxxion Dynamics suspension. They are the suspension answer people.Has anyone found a drop-in replacement spring for ES forks?
Checked the level today and it was low about an inch. I had noticed the ride was a little off. Holding the parts for a rebuild next time.It was well tarped so the slipstream was limited. I would measure the height rather than dumping, unless I go ahead with the new seals and bushings. Will probably check next rainy day. Performance seems good.
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