Fork oil change.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Triple

Speaking of front-end removal, what tool is made for loosening the aluminum collars between the top triple clamp and steering stem? I wrapped mine in a rag and cranked them off with a huge set of pliers, but I'm sure there's something specific designed for them.

Steering stem nut wrench.

http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/pa...0-2006-07.html

[shmike]

Or: find an old socket that will fit the nut, use a cutoff wheel and make your own.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by shmike

Or: find an old socket that will fit the nut, use a cutoff wheel and make your own.

I used a socket and a breaker bar. Here's a site for manuals on line. I don't think there an exact match but you should find some help here.

http://www.repairmanualclub.com/moto...er=ASC&limit=0

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by Triple

Traxxion Dynamics is less than an hour from my house. They can do a full rebuild on my forks for $150. Is this appropriate for the work involved?

I would say that is reasonable. I had my forks done last year by an experienced local (1 hour away) guy. Even he had a hard time with my forks because of something, neither Erik or I remember what it was. So I'm glad I didn't try to do it myself.

Originally Posted by Triple

Speaking of front-end removal, what tool is made for loosening the aluminum collars between the top triple clamp and steering stem? I wrapped mine in a rag and cranked them off with a huge set of pliers, but I'm sure there's something specific designed for them.

I don't understand why you need to loosen this to remove forks? My forks just slid out.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by Triple

Turns out, the "full rebuild" doesn't include new seals. That's $25 extra. Still having them put in just to be on the safe side, however.

I am installing a 2006 GSX-R750 front-end onto my 2005 SV1000S. The SV's triple clamps are too small for the GSXR fork tubes.

I would pay the extra $25 for new seals. After all that helps keep everything "sealed" up otherwise a new rebuild wouldn't make sense.

Ah. I understand. I figured there was a logical reason you needed them off.

[Full Throttle]

Alright Im having a similar problem now. I recently went to the dealer to just have them look over a few small things i was worried about. (didnt need to worry everything was fine) Anyways they went ahead and looked over the whole bike for me and rode it around a little bit and found somethings that i had not noticed. One of my Fork seals has a leak. I need a new Air Filter and a rear tire (well i knew i needed a tire just dont have the cash at the moment lol). So I thought i should try and fix the forks first. I need some help in that field cause ive never done anything like that before. I dont have a lift but i have 2 Car jacks lol so i can get the front wheel off but im not really sure what all i need to do to replace the fluid and the seals. Also im pretty sure its never been done before and its got 19,356 miles on it so it needs to get done. If Anyone has any experience on a 2000 R6 i would really appreciate any help.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Rider

Steering stem nut wrench.

http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/pa...0-2006-07.html

That's where I got mine. I just rode there and picked it up though