Dirt Bike Fork Maintenance Tips

This video discusses some tips for maintaining your dirt bike forks to help minimizes the chance of a problem occurring while you're out riding.
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[@thrasyvoulosv]

Great vid as always, informative and with good camera angles!

[@mountairytranetracks]

Thanks again for the great information always appreciated!

[@ptft4]

Since years I have used fork Neoprene protection socks from Acerbis or similar with great results on both my dirtbike and Adventure bike. After washing with pressure cleaner I soak them in WD40

[@tfs283]

Hi! I have to do some maintenance on my forks and was wondering if you would kindly allow your linked video on an in-depth repair to be public again, or even to send me a link? I remember watching it in the past and would love to have access to it again if possible. Thank you ever so kindly, love your videos! ❤

[@TokyoOffroad]

@@tfs283 - Here’s a link to the video in which I change the fork seals: KTM & Husqvarna WP Xplor Fork Oil Seal Change- Updated kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5rNm6NnfaiCrZo

[@tfs283]

@@TokyoOffroad you're a legend! Thank you!

[@Danman1972]

The risk racing fork tool is awesome for cleaning out the seal. I do this usually after riding as the area I have been riding in is mostly muddy. What is your opinion on the SKF mud scrapers?

[@irnieracing]

Thx for sharing. Cheers

[@michail1963]

There are some tracks with very sticky muddy water (when dried out on the inner stanchions) and the dust seals cant stop the dirt from going under the seals - for that purpose I started using green mud sliders from SKF...

[@TokyoOffroad]

Yes, that a good idea if you do a lot of mud riding.

[@Pickle_Surpr1se]

What fork tube covers/guards are those? They look awesome.

[@TokyoOffroad]

The carbon fork guards are made by Eline. I used black electrical tape to stop dirt getting between the guard and the fork tube.

[@arturocharles7107]

Thanks for the video, for your next bike will you prefer the tpi even though is xc-w, or will you stick with xc line , thanks

[@TokyoOffroad]

From 2018 only TPI 2-strokes are available in Japan (250 EXC TPI). So probably my next bike will be a TPI...

[@LUvS2RoOT]

Can you make a video on 2017 / 2018 wp xplor forks and how to fix them hahah . They are horrible forks . Love your vids !!

[@TokyoOffroad]

aaron rayz - I fitted Dal Soggio Sphere cartridges to my XPLOR fork tubes. This video shows the install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqbMhJetZ9eZmac

[@jetmuchacho]

What is the left hand side button cluster, or whatever you call that. It looks smaller(better) than the stock one on an exc-f which gets in the way of the clutch lever.

[@TokyoOffroad]

TRX250r08 - This style of control button cluster has been fitted standard on KTM EXC bikes sold in Japan starting from 2015 year model.

[@rdnthedirt]

Mark, where did you get those swingarm covers, they realky make bike stand out, thanks, Jerry

[@TokyoOffroad]

Jerry Mangan - Do you mean the carbon fork tube guards? They are made by ELine

[@serhii_khachko]

Which handlebar do you use? Is it stock or 3rd-party one?

[@TokyoOffroad]

My handlebar is a Renthal RC High Fatbar 609-01

[@jeffreydean1659]

I may have missed your review of the Dal Soggio Cartridge. How are they performing compared to stock setup?

[@TokyoOffroad]

With the stock settings I found the Sphere cartridges a little stiff for my weight and the riding I do (off-road trail riding). I revalved the compression stack and really like them. They work in all types of terrain, from low speed rock sections to drop offs with flat landings to high speed whoops. Love them. The XPLOR forks worked well at low speed, but I found they blow through the stroke too easily and felt unstable at speed. The Dal Soggio Sphere cartridges aren't a cheap upgrade, but I think are well worth it if you ride regularly and aren't happy with the the XPLOR forks.

[@jeffreydean1659]

Thanks, I actually have the 4CS forks which I feel are very unpredictable. I've been on the fence about whether to go with the lower priced Ray kit or the full blown Sphere's. Do you have any experience with the Ray kit?

[@palmpilote]

I have the Ray kit and Sphere. Ray kit makes 4CS working well in most condition but Sphere is another level.

[@jeffreydean1659]

Chieh-Nan Wang I was afraid of that! I probably won’t be content until I get them also. Thanks

[@Tweb42]

What parts cleaner do you recommend?

[@TokyoOffroad]

I use and general purpose brake and parts cleaner aerosol spray (Monotaro Brake and Parts Cleaner 2000). It's cheap and readily available in Japan and does a good job at cleaning oil and grease, without damaging parts.

[@randygenet251]

Where did you get your black fork protection stickers?

[@TokyoOffroad]

R G - They are carbon fiber fork guards. I tape the top, bottom and rear slit to stop dirt getting between the carbon guard and fork tube.

[@TheGasher13]

What hand gaurds are those?

[@TokyoOffroad]

Enduro Engineering Moto Roost handguards: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnbFm52hptp3h68

[@mobgma]

What are the 2 gold colored cylinders on your spokes?

[@TokyoOffroad]

mobgma - They are Tokyo Offroad wheel spike weights made from brass. They are used to balance the wheel: www.tokyooffroad.com/product/wheel-spoke-weights/

[@ogbobbyjohnson7144]

how often should i do this?

[@TokyoOffroad]

I presume you're talking about pulling down the dust seals. If you're riding in a lot of mud, it's best to do it after each ride. If however conditions are dry and you don't see any issues, once every 10 rides or so should be fine. When you wash the bike always inspect the tubes for scratches and oil leaks.

[@ogbobbyjohnson7144]

ok thank you, i just ordered that rhino 360 fork seal cleaner thing because i spent 200 bucks rebuilding my forks because they were leaking

[@TokyoOffroad]

If you are mechanically minded it's not that difficult to overhaul the forks yourself and save a lot of money. I made a separate video regarding how to replace the oil seals on XPLOR forks if you're interested. You do need a few tools though.

[@rdnthedirt]

No swingarm covers which are black

[@TokyoOffroad]

I don’t have swingarm covers. But KTM make them (PowerParts) and you can order them from your KTM dealer