06-26-2018, 05:22 AM
(06-25-2018, 10:30 PM)Aussieflyer_imp Wrote:(06-23-2018, 04:59 AM)redbirds_imp Wrote: I've heard a few on this forum lamenting the lack of drain plugs on the forks of modern bikes and I'm one of them.
Yesterday while cleaning my garage work area I decided to drain the fork oil from the GS Suzuki project bike. The right fork seal is leaking badly so with everything made neat and put away, it was a good time to get started replacing the seals. And, this being a vintage bike it is blessed to have drain plugs easily removed with a phillips head screw driver. Right side plug came out first and the oil was neatly dispensed into a pan. Over to the left side and as the plug came out I was sprayed from head to toe with fork oil. The garage wall, floor, adjustable stool all drenched. Some even managed to get on Pam's Honda parked on the opposite side. I had to simply laugh at myself and remember next time to release my tie downs and take the pressure off the forks. Experience keeps a dear school but a fool will learn in no other. A large bucket of soapy water and two hours later, everything OK.
FYI, Dawn dish washing liquid is awesome.
video footage next time please.
video footage next time please.
They'll be no next times.