Thanks guys.That was helpful. The hammering noise was what was scaring me, but it worked. Also found this Blog where the fellow has posted step by step instructions with pictures (got to love pictures) of the complete seal replacement process for a 92 NH 750.
http://nighthawk-750.blogspot.com/2011/04/replacing-fork-oil-seals.html All part tonight, we will see if I can put them back together tomorrow. On Aug 30, 5:43 pm, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: > Put the lower in a bench vice and yank the slider it will use the bushing to > slide hammer the seal out. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Brian Barr <[email protected]> > > Sender: [email protected] > Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:34:40 > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<[email protected]> > Reply-To: [email protected] > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fork seal removal...how to? 1991 NH > > Hi guys. Bought myself a 1991 NH as a retirement gift. Drove it for a > season to see how I liked it. I am truly in love with this bike. Now > that I am retired, I have the time to learn how to do more than change > the oil and inflate the tires. > > Just replaced my chain and sprockets. This sucess has given me the > confidence to try another project. So I decided to tackle replacing > the fork oil seals. The left was begining to leak quite badly. > > I'm at the point of having the fork leg off, drained of fluid, spring > out, top seal and circle clip off. I'm not sure how to remove the > fork oil seal. Seems like a fellow could easily damage the slider if > he tried to dig it out. Is this a DIY task or should I put it back > together, replace the oil and take it to the dealer? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
