How do you do fork seals on a Vstrom 650 | DL650

Fork Seal Installation | Suzuki Vstrom 650 | DL650
2011 Vstrom 650 Fork Seals
Join Our Crew : bit.ly/2SHy1Fk
Thank you so much for watching!
If you think we have earned it, please “Like” “Share” and “Subscribe”
If you want to support this channel on Patreon, here is our page:
/ highlandcycles
If you like to shop on Amazon and you want to help us out, use this link www.amazon.com/shop/highlandc...
And then shop for whatever you want. It really helps us out a ton and we appreciate it very much
Want some Merch? bit.ly/39rkdXm
Check out our social media too:
Facebook : / highlandcycles
Instagram : / highlandcycles
TikTok: @highlandcycles
Now…. Go Ride Your DIRTBIKES!!!
#gospeloftwowheels #dirtbikes #highlandcycles
Please support our sponsors
www.tbtracing.com/
xcgear.com/mako-360/
www.2strokeheads.com/
nitromousse.com/
www.systemtechracing.com/
ddcracing.net/
enduroeng.com/
bulletproofdesigns.com/
www.evanscoolant.com/vehicle-...
www.wlfenduro.com/

[@motorradventures3323]

Thanks for taking a minute to address the direction of installing the fork seal. Most videos just drop it on without talking about how to orient them. 👍🏻

[@ihavecojones]

Man...I wish I had a workshop... it's the only thing keeping me from doing my own work on stuff that I can't do in the parking lot.

[@TUNERSVILLE]

Never did forks before but your video gave me the confidence to do it and it came out perfect. The unique tips you provided from an experienced mechanic were golden. I share this video every time someone asks how to do vStrom forks on various threads. Thanks for posting

[@highlandcycles]

Awesome to hear!

[@ctjanney]

Thank you for the great video. I wrote the steps down, and the tools needed. Fortunately, my vice came with soft jaws. I didn't even notice until you pointed it out. The one issue I had, and putting it here for those that run into it, I had one top bolt that wouldn't come off. Finally, after some heat with a torch, then tapping around it with a hammer (LIGHTLY!), it finally came loose.

[@highlandcycles]

Nice

[@ItsAlive111]

Thanks, I want to replace the springs on mine with stiffer ones and this video really helps!

[@dhess140]

It is very helpful to get a little education before you dive in. Much appreciated.

[@ihavecojones]

The "good book" says to install the narrow portion of the fork spring downwards. And it makes sense... it needs to seat propperly on the oil stopper at the bottom and on the washer at the top. If monted in reverse it won't seat propperly and it can "wiggle" arround. A few scrapes on the inner cylinder is not such a big problem, BUT with scratches come metal shavings... and you reaally don't want metal shavings in such tight tolerances friction areas.

[@awhoot1]

I just wanted to say thank you for such an incredibly detailed video! Luckily, my family runs an auto shop have the tools lol time and the patience!! 😂

[@highlandcycles]

Thank you!

[@richardrichard5409]

Great video, but your understanding of the spring effect on unsprung weight was, erm, interesting😉

[@miked5067]

Saved this one. I have 07 that's getting some aftermarket suspension and I'll rebuild my forks. Thanks for the great explanation!

[@highlandcycles]

Awesome

[@Denum-]

Was a breeze. Even splurged on the Allen key lime you've got. Super handy to have! Fresh springs and drop in cartridges make it feel pretty good!

[@johnhall9207]

Excellent video. Did my own this time, wasn’t bad at all having your video as a guide. Thanks !!

[@bigiron664]

yes this vid helped...that funky bolt at the bottom was my big question ...thanks!!!!

[@SteppyTree]

Doing my vstrom 650 forks, i love you.

[@highlandcycles]

Awesome

[@richardrichard5409]

Level is 147mm on 04 to 18😊

[@Danman1972]

I have an 07. I put heavier springs in because they where the wrong weight and the springs would compress and clack against the sides on larger bumps (even on the street). No more dive. Also drilled out the damper holes (recommended in the kit) and put race tech gold valve cartage emulators in them. I think several companies actually make them. They work way better now. It converts them to have a shim and valve stack.

[@highlandcycles]

Awesome

[@bitfly2]

Same problem here.When i put the bike in a deep hole,on the rocks and to a poor road i have knock knock always.Also when I get off or abhor suddenly pavements I have the same result.The noise is irritating. Can we fix this problem with put the down heavier side up?

[@todascaaurelian3570]

Thank you for doing this kind of videos! Love your content

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks for watching

[@user-lv4un8ff6f]

Great video. I really appreciate it and will review it again when I'm ready to replace my vstrom fork seals.

[@camplapidary]

Great video! I've fork seals, air filter, and chain to replace on my 2014 dl650. I'll give your channel a look for anything else relevant. Much appreciated!

[@highlandcycles]

Awesome

[@adz62]

Thank you for your excellent video that guided me thru the rebuild of my 2009 V-Strom forks even thought I have done other forks before this time I did a complete rebuild kit with bushing as mileage was 55000 /87000 km. This used V-Strom came to me with a shop report that fork seals and headset bearings were needed for safety inspection but it became obvious to me once the front end was apart that all the free play in the front end was in the fork bushings only. Since I ordered the new headset roller bearings and was in there I replaced the Headset so all the front end is renewed and bike runs straight as a die with hands off the bars.

[@harrybartlett4020]

Great video, great tip of the best way round to fit progressive springs.

[@bartbishopsky7892]

Just doing forks on my DL, had a look because it's been a while since I did it last time. Great video, thanks!

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks

[@kevinfitzgerald5114]

Did my first fork seal change on my vstrom. Thanks for the video. Cheers

[@highlandcycles]

Nice work!

[@grahamsound]

Thanks, very helpful video. Planning to do mine today so I'm doin' the KZbin research. Fork seal driver looks like a really helpful tool. I'd never seen one of those before.

[@highlandcycles]

Gotta have the driver.

[@canadianshark74]

Great how to. I could have used this last year when I did fork seals on my 07 650.!! Pretty simple fork. I think it took longer to remove and re-install the forks than the actual fork seals.

[@highlandcycles]

Totally

[@1jayjones1983]

Great video.

[@guzzijoejoe9341]

Excellent video thank you. Very helpful 👍

[@highlandcycles]

Stoked to help

[@davidrich4738]

Great job

[@bronxnewbie]

Thanks dude!!!!

[@bernardthenu6693]

Greath goed video,its help a lot

[@kristomat]

Thanks!

[@609enduro]

Awesome video extremely informative. I will never own nor ride a v Strom however im a better person for watching this. Highland Cycles, our lips are always towards the 'earl

[@highlandcycles]

I love you Jimmy!!

[@richardhartley1705]

I will nearly be as quick as you soon at changing fork seals😁👍👍

[@highlandcycles]

Hehe. Awesome

[@bryandees8242]

Thank you for the informative video. Should I go ahead and replace the springs while I'm in there?

[@highlandcycles]

Only if you need different rates

[@eusergiu9975]

Cool.

[@Miguel278mx]

im doing a fork seal yamaha dt 50 with a 75cc cilinder worked and a oko 26 carburator and magnetic worked to. 1995 dt lc 50 CC. cheers from Portugal

[@highlandcycles]

Salud!

[@Pepe_Le_Pew_Pew]

Skf makes seals for the dl650 I got some today

[@VelvetWhore]

Buttercup. Lmao

[@giotapetrou1840]

with dl 1000 2004 is the same

[@rogerclark9285]

A sleeve for 1 1/4 inch pipe makes a good tool to seat the bushing and seal. You will need to either cut it so that the interior stop is gone or use a dremel to cut it out. Also you will need to make a cut in one side so it will fit the tube. I used a 1 3/4 inch Forstner bit to drill through a 4x4 to make a hammering tool.

[@ralphlamoureux266]

Thanks! Did the fork seals of my DL650 a couple of months ago after watching your video. No worries everything works well nothing leaks ! Why the scotch-bright criss-cross ? If you have no signs of dammage/wear, do you still do it? Thanks again!

[@highlandcycles]

I do it no matter what. It helps the tube to hold a thin layer of oil that allows the seal to slide easily

[@trumpforever2454]

Does the spring go for dirt bikes too put it up?

[@highlandcycles]

Yes

[@redbearded1596]

Fucking Fantastic Sir!!!

[@highlandcycles]

Hahaha. Thanks

[@nealmathews2185]

If the spring was in the wrong position for unsprung weight , Doesn’t that tell you that the forks were serviced at least once before, and were reassembled incorrectly? In other words, perhaps that wasn’t the original oil from the factory?

[@highlandcycles]

True. Although I see lots come that way from the factory. I don’t think that they pay much attention at the factory. Also it really doesn’t make much difference on a vstrom. I just wanted to give a little bit of old school info. Hard to say about the oil but the bike only has about 12,000 miles and it was gross.

[@Scubaron]

According to the Suzuki Service Manual, the spring is mounted with the tighter coils facing downwards.

[@joshvalkenaar4076]

@@Scubaron I can confirm. "The smaller spring pitch end must face downward."

[@ihavecojones]

The service manual says that the spring should be installed narrow side downwards. And it makes sense, that way it seats propperly both on the oil stopper (the thing with the oil holes) and on the top washer. Having your spring not seated propperly can lead to "wiggling" and "wiggling" means rubbing... rubbing eventually leads to fine metal shavings.... and you REAAALY don't need fine metal shavings in that system.

[@ivanog1031]

A me i paraoli so sciti alla seconda botta

[@highlandcycles]

Bummer

[@chrisnelson380exc]

Go Morgan !!!! Fish oil in the forks!!! It stinks like rotten fish!!!!

[@highlandcycles]

It really does