when is it time for a fork rebuild?

im not as easy on my forks as i should be, so how do i know when is it time?

 

Whenever you can detect ANY sideways motion between upper and lower fork tubes (best done with cap off and spring removed).

 

guess ill have to get my manual out and take a look. they seem to preform the same as when i bought it, but i do notice fluid on the fork.

 

aside from the visual aspect, it is something you just intuitively feel.

 

Any time your caloric intake exceeds your caloric usage for extended periods of time, resulting in you becoming fat.

 

nothing feels any different. i just notice the forks are "wet"

 

Time for new seals at the very least. What year and model of bike?

 

its a 95 vfr

 

If the seals need to be changed, you pretty much have to damage/destroy the bushings to disassemble the forks, since you are using them as a slide hammer. So seal replacement usually means bushing replacement, aka fork rebuild.

 

is there a way to check what level oil is in it?

 

Good god man get your manual out.

 

motion pro fork oil level gauge

 

You can use a dipstick like a ruler to get a measurement of oil level if the springs are out and the wheel is lifted so that forks are fully compressed.

 

Yep, I'll check it for you, hold on a second, BRB.............................................................Ok, I'm back, checked the level of fluid in your forks, they're LOW, rebuild em......................:frusty:

 

there is a slight leak. so i think ill rebuild them this winter. they will get through the next month or two. then the season is done.

need a new seat too