R6S forks seeping

[Hondo64d]

I have noticed a little fluid on the inner tube of my R6S forks, since I moded my FZ6. Pretty sure the fork seals are leaking. I understand that the inverted forks take some specialy tools, but what about non-inverted forks? Are the fork seals something I could do myself?

Thanks,

John

 

[The Toecutter]

I have noticed a little fluid on the inner tube of my R6S forks, since I moded my FZ6. Pretty sure the fork seals are leaking. I understand that the inverted forks take some specialy tools, but what about non-inverted forks? Are the fork seals something I could do myself?

Thanks,

John

No take it to the shop! there are specality tools needed for this job.and get the factory seals dont cheap out on this one because the aftermarket are gauranteed to leak!!:thumbup:

 

[wrightme43]

First result from google.

How To: Change your fork seals (99-02) : Yamaha R6 Forum: R6MessageNet : YZF-R6 Forums


I have changed my fork oil and its not hard at all. This would be something I would do if they start leaking with no worries. It would depend on your abilities and the amount of tools you have and a good clean well lighted work area.

 

[CrazyBiker]

Dealer will charge you ~ $200 bucks to change the seals which I had to do on my old r6 forks.

 

[Hondo64d]

Update. Sent my R6S Forks to Piper Performance Racing in North Richland Hills (Near Ft. Worth). Piper is one of two Racetech authorized service centers here in Texas. They completely disassembled the forks, inspected all the components, installed Racetech springs, replaced the seals (Racetech) and oil (Bel Ray) and shipped them back all for $247. I thought that was a bargain considering I had them back exactly one week after I sent them. Just got them back on the bike tonight, so have only ridden around the block, but the stiffer springs definitely make a difference in the ride, which was already a huge improvement over the stock forks to begin with.

John

 

[urbanj]

how heavy are you?

 

[Hondo64d]

About 175 buck naked. Cliff at Piper Performance was pretty adamant about going with a little heavier than stock R6S spring for two reasons: The FZ6 is a little heavier bike, and he says Yamaha nortoriously undersprings their stuff. Since he's the Racetech guru, and the cost was minimal, I took him for his word. I still have the stock R6S springs if I decide I don't like the Racetechs, but based on my short ride, I don't think that's going to be the case...

John

 

[urbanj]

good to know. i haven't really been on the bike since I did them so I'll see how they feel and definitely keep that in mind.

what size spring did you put in?

 

[Hondo64d]

good to know. i haven't really been on the bike since I did them so I'll see how they feel and definitely keep that in mind.

what size spring did you put in?

Still fishing through the box for the invoice, but I think they said .90s.

John

 

[Hellgate]

John - That looks like a great shop and a great deal. Thanks for posting the link.