How To: Repair Honda Shadow Fork Seals Part 1

How to Repair fork seals and fork oil on Honda Shadow .This will return your motorcycle to like new riding conditionThis video shows how to remove and replace leaky motorycycle fork seals using basic, inexpensive tools. Once you see how it's done, the mystery is over from the procedure and you'll be able to do it yourself with little effort.
This is the pipe 11942 67602 4
1 1/2 Charlotte pipe Home Depot I bought 4 feet of a 10 foot length.
#hondashadowrepair

[@jeffn9825]

Cut a slot from the old seal, place it over then new seal, and you won't damage the new seal while tapping it in with the pvc. After it's seated the old seal comes right out since its slotted.

[@adventuringwithmiles9315]

Great tip thank you!

[@yepok2957]

Boom. Knowledge drop.

[@aaronpavey1224]

I used a piece of steel exhaust extension and it didn't do nothing so nacio without having a spacer between them

[@phil8742]

Your video was very helpful. I just changed seals on my 2003 Shadow Spirit. I just bought the bike in fall 2023. Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy all worked out well. Those Honda spirits are great motorcycles. Thank you for watching and all your support. Phil. Ride safe and have a great day. I love to hear when things work out,

[@xaptronic]

I successfully completed this procedure on my '06 Shadow Spirit 750DC. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. The shop where I got my fork oil also said that the forks take 483mL of oil, so I checked level both using a ruler and having had measured it out.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to hear all went well. Thank you for your support, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@grantlawrence7633]

Nice video. I like the way you skip all the unnecessary chit chat and get it done efficiently. I'll be tackling this project on my Shadow 750 ACE this week as soon as the parts arrive. Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help..Let me know how this works out..

[@MoBLuBSiAb4LiFe]

I need to fix mine as well but I don't know any of the part being use here, can you guys by any chance tell me the name of the parts? I'm a new rider and knows nothing about bike.

[@mpaji750]

This is a very useful intuitive tutorial. Very much appreciated. I live in Harley town and when I called a couple motorcycle repair shops, I was told the "we don't work on one of those motorcycles". So I decided to see what youtube has because that is what I do with my old cars and lo and behold I ran into this channel. Thank you very much, no more different than my uncle showing me how its done. Very easy to follow

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. And it is straightforward, done before you know it. Thank you for watching and your sub. M Paji. Ride safe and have a great day. let us know how it works out.

[@ahmed_attia]

Man! I enjoyed your taste in music as much as your video, greetings from Egypt

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and your sub Ahmed. Ride safe and have a great day

[@jeroenvanmechelen7205]

The spring came out differently than you re installed it. I always crack loose (not remove) the bottom bolt when the fork is still mounted.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I agree. Live in learn. Good eye.. Thank you for watching have a great day.

[@jeroenvanmechelen7205]

@@TwoWheelRocco have you noticed anything special on the bike that wasnt right with the spring installed upside down?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@jeroenvanmechelen7205Not a thing. there is no difference. Are used 15 weight MC fork Oil. Rides great. What do you think?

[@TwizRecStudio]

Sir, you make it look really easy. Great video, can't wait to do this on my own bike, just enjoying my own company and a cold beer.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. It is easy, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub FadePapi. Let us know how this works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@EpicIntensix]

Nice Vid, but you made a mistake. The spring is upside down now. The tight end should be at the bottom, as it usually was. The compression should get harder the more you squeeze the fork 💪

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Good eye brother. I had to fix that. But the video was done and running so sorry about that. I hope it helped. Thank you for watching. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@donaldallmon6804]

@@TwoWheelRocco what kind of pvc pipe did you use? I picked up a 1.5. At Lowe's. It wasn't big enough.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@donaldallmon6804 Happy to help. Could bring the seal with you and match it up I bought it at Home Depot Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. Andy. Ride safe and have a great day. pipe 11942 67602 4 1 1/2 Charlotte pipe, Home Depot I bought 4 feet of a 10 foot length. Hope this helps..

[@clarkeboss1072]

You sir understand how to teach on how to do a job informative and straight to the point

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Patience and lay everything out. Have all tools needed before hand. Thank you for watching and all your support Clarke.. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@georgesteffens7489]

Phenomenal explanation!! I like the use of the pop bottle to help slide the seals - that should eliminate any seal damage from imperfections in the top part of the fork tube on its way down. My recently purchased Shadow has aftermarket seals that leak just a tad. I’ll start now piecing together the parts to do this job over wintertime, but with Honda parts. Thanks you!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help.Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. George. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@georgesteffens7489]

​@@TwoWheelRocco Just did mine this weekend. Almost identical to my 2007 VT750C2. I mostly followed what you laid out here which was extremely helpful. So far no leaks (went OE parts), ride seems smooth like before so perhaps the oil in there before was quality, though it came out black and nasty. And worth noting is the side that was leaking worse also had the more worn bushings, so I'm sure they are related. Thanks again!

[@PaulsMotoZen]

For some reason I just found your channel while trying to find information about changing my fork oil. I was trying to find out how much fork oil I needed to purchase. It does not matter, I am a subscriber now. Take care, ride safe.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. What I did was get a little paint mix cup that has the increments of ounces on the side you can get in Walmart any paint shop and when I emptied the oil out I kept track of how much so just to be on the safe side buy 2 quarts of fork oil 15 way and you'll be in good shape. That's how I did it because you're right it's hard to find out the exact amount of oil so when I dump the oil out of the forks, what was in it will go back and usually if I remember correctly it was like 15 ounces per fork. Thank you for watching and all your support Paul. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@nicolauscory2065]

Looks like a good video. Check manual for your particular fluid level, service manual I have states 4.9"/124mm. Also, note that the right fork spring was installed upside down. I know it has been mentioned earlier in comments, just stating for new viewers. Manual I have also states to replace bushings if they come off.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Just trying to help. Thank you for your comments and advice. Ride safe and have a great holiday Nicholaus..

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Bel Ray 15W, Stock is 10W, I like a little stiffer ride. Try it, Let me know how this works out. Ride Safe.

[@savagenomore]

this is the second time I've watched and just now noticed that awesome BBC sitting next to you, beautiful car man...

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank You, I love that car. Owned this Vette since 1982. All stock.

[@Shitbird3249]

Your accent helps me remember the steps better, no joking. Very nice video my man many thanks.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Aaron. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@jdevil9434]

You just saved me and a buddy 350 bucks each! Thank you!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I love to hear that, That is what its about. Ride Safe Thank you for your Support. Have a great day.

[@ItsMotoMatt]

This is a great guide Rocco, thank you! Did this job on my 750 and I'll be doing it on a V65 Magna for my friend (same sized fork tube).

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy all went well. Thank you for watching and all your support. MotoMatt. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@aaronpavey1224]

I got a shadow Sabre and my seal slid on smooth and easy without any kind of plastic bottle. And I clean my fork tube with contact cleaner for hand. I hope the shop sold me the right seals I haven't got the bike and put it back together yet so I don't know if they're going to leak nor have I put any fork oil in a me yet

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thanks for sharing

[@SuperFirstL]

Someone said it earlier but I have to say it too, you make this look so easy

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. Let us know how it works out. And it is easy, just take your time and be organized. 15w Oil and the folks really work nice. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Cpennington57]

Do you happen to live near Shalimar? I heard “Niceville” on the radio. I feel like I may have met you. I’m doing my 96 Honda Shadow VT1100C2 (ACE). I just bought it not running (needed a carb clean and other refurbishment). Anyway, the forks haven’t seen fresh oil since 1996. It’s 2020. One fork tube came out without the bushing. That stayed in place. The second fork tube never came out after a hundred or more attempts. I had to dig out the seal as it was rusted to the washer and bushing!! I marred the slider up a little, but there was no option. It took two days and some pain killers. Tried heat, tried PB blaster, tried dynamite... ultimately used a screw and drill to tear it up and a flat head screwdriver and pick to get it out. So, I got the old seal and washer out, but still couldn’t get the fork tube and bushing out. Fork still slides fine, bushing won’t budge. I cleaned it up and plan to roll with it. With the fork tube that came out, bushing still seated, can I just tap the fork tube back in? Ever seen this? Thoughts? I think I’m the only one in the world this unlucky. I haven’t attempted to tap the tube back into the slider with bushing still snugly in place, but that’s my next resort unless I’m going to face damaging it. Thoughts? Thanks for the video. I have been using the manual in addition to your wisdom.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

If you could send a cell number and I will call now. If that works for you.

[@scotthilchey1956]

Why did you put the spring in upside down to the way you removed it? The tight area was at the bottom when removed.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I made a mistake you got a good eye, I ended up fixing it.but I didn't catch on the video. I can't tell the difference but you know there is a difference. Thank you for watching and your sub Scott. Ride safe and have a great day

[@luebkesan]

I have a 2008 Shadow spirit. I tried using the PVC pipe, but it won't fit around the tube. I had to order a fork seal driver to finish the job.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

This is the pipe 11942 67602 4 1 1/2 Charlotte pipe Home Depot I bought 4 feet of a 10 foot length.

[@luebkesan]

Me, too. Your forks must be smaller than mine. My forks are 41mm.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your comment. It will help somebody with 2008 Honda Shadow Spirit. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@savagenomore]

why did you reverse the way the spring was, it came out tight at bottom didn't it?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I did not realize that i installed the spring reversed..Never notice a difference in the ride..I try to reinstall the way i removed it...Good eye..Thank you,

[@MrYaatri]

Good catch. I caught it but wondered if anyone else caught it. It seems just the two of us caught it.

[@dannylapre5247]

I noticed it when he pulled it out the first time. Thought I was seeing things.

[@robertharrison4000]

How to rebuild 2001 honda shadow vt600cd vlx deluxe rear monoshock? Or is it rebuildable?

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

@@robertharrison4000 take it off and hardtail it with a solo aeat

[@rommelinigo6134]

good vedio sir. rocco, its looks like easy way but before when i remove my shock ..its very hard for me to remove the bolt downster of shock always spin... now ther is a lick downter because i cannot tight,, well the bolt i just put epoxy and fixed.. so thats great vedio after draine the oil.. return to the handle post and use compaq... ...ill try this vedio when i get my oil seal.. thank you sir....

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help..Let me know how this works out..Ride Safe.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Use the Fork tree as a clamp...Loosen before you remove from tree...That way they will all be loose...Hope this helps..Ride Safe.

[@popeyewatch]

Thank you for the great step-by-step video! I'm going to do fork seals on my 07 Shadow Spirit this coming weekend.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any question just ask. Thank you for the Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@nitrocell9287]

@@TwoWheelRocco Yall know that the shadow 750 and the spirit 600 are to different bikes right. there not the same. first thing you should know if your gonna teach....

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@nitrocell9287 Just trying to help. Certain things crossover from motorcycle to motorcycle I'm not sure what you're talking about. Yes they are different bikes. This Video was regarding a Honda shadow spirit 750. Thank you. . Ride safe and have a great day

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hello, A a big fan of fixing one problem at a time. But yes finish fork seals then replace front pads...The fork seals are pretty much the same procedure. Take your time. Let me know how this works out...

[@jeffw.6448]

He put the spring in backwards. Does that matter?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Make sure you don't. We turned the spring around. I don't think it made a difference. Good call. Thank you for your Sub Jeff. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@MrSxeisaac]

why did he put this Spring in the opposite from when he took it out. Does it matter asking for a friend. Great video very helpful

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I did it by accident and the bike is still driving to this day and there's no difference. But I would recommend putting it in the right way. There's a reason right. Thank you for watching all your support Isic. Ride safe and have a great day. Today I use a Home Depot bucket, the 5 gallon pail, and I sit the spring in there, so it cannot get reversed. We are only human by the good eye my friend.

[@4wheels269]

At least there's good music on the radio ha

[@timdougall5415]

Nice job Rocco. I've watched a few of these videos on seal replacement and yours is the best so far. I've got seal kit for both forks for my Suzuki Intruder 125cc, let's give it a go 👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Let us know how this works out. Thank you for watching and your sub Tim. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@robcraft1373]

Getting ready to replace the seals on my 1983 650 night hawk

[@TwoWheelRocco]

It is easier then it looks. Any problems let me know.

[@morecereal3604]

1982 Honda 250 custom here. Will save this Video for my next project. Radiator on my 74 f100 is first.

[@dreezyfranklin]

I removed everything and my forks are stuck. I got one side down about five inches from hammering it down. Figured out I need to remove a screw under the fork and then it slid off. I tried to remove the screw on the other fork but it just keeps spinning. I waa able to pull it down about and inch...any ideas??? Replacing these forks btw

[@dreezyfranklin]

2005 aero vt750

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Did you remove the spring? if you did reinstall spring so you have pressure on that bottom screw. in the video I loosen and remove the bottom screw then top cap and spring. Before I drain the oil. I used an impact gun to remove bottom screw when it gives me problems. Let us know how this works out.

[@mrthomaslaux1]

Sorry, one more important question: I lifted the bike by the frame to check something (front, it didnt tip over cause it was a stable setup) and as the front wheel lost contact with the ground, by gravity, the handlebars swung to the right and hit the steering stop. I couldn't catch it. Should i be worried or these things are tough enough to take that (bolts on triple tree too)? I checked for anything bent, loose or cracked and rode it, but didn't find anything. (No excess vibration or pulling.) ? thx,

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Not a problem, takes a lot to break the steering stops or triple tree.

[@ethancale2335]

thank you for making this video i just got my first bike and have no idea what im doing

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Welcome to the sport. Thank you for watching and your sub Ethan. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@7316bobe]

Love you Rocco your video's are the best on youtube. You really know your stuff.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your support...Have a great day..

[@johnbekkers5201]

you put the spring in upside down from when you took it out

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Good eye.. Do you think it makes a difference?

[@ViezeVingertjes]

Noticed the same thing, does it makes a difference, probably yes, physics wise. Will you notice it? probably not though.

[@rxheaven13b]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge! I will be using what I have just learned here very soon.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Let me know how it works out.

[@snochicka]

Great vid. I've been told to break loose the bolt at the bottom while the fork is still under compression, as it will stop the assembly from spinning. Thanks for the other tips!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes..Thank you...Ride Safe..

[@snochicka]

Also, doesn't pounding on the new seal with the pvc pipe damage it?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

No, PVC pipe works well... Factory end...that protects seal... works well...Hope this helps...Ride Safe..

[@snochicka]

I found ABS pipe in that size. Worked very well! Now I need to figure out how to do the 1100's fork seals. The same pipe won't fit, fml.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Home Depot....Works for me....

[@carlburch9005]

Great video, I have aftermarket seals, do a face them with writing and numbers up. Cuped side facing down.? Thanks Roco

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, You are correct, with the cup side facing down.Writing facing up. Take a look at the video at. 9:15. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching and all your support Carl. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day. Those Honda spirits are great motorcycles.

[@richardblackburn1361]

You pulled the spring out with the right side down then put it in with the tight side up?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes I did. Don't tell nobody...Thank you for you input. Ride Safe and have a great Holiday Rich.

[@kugoo1231]

Great video, but you did put the spring in upside down and possibly the seal. Depending on the brand seal the letters go down

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Honda Spirit now 7 years and no problems, Thank you for watching all your comment Kugoo. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@andrew7569]

I know this was 7 years ago...but when you pulled that spring out tight side was down but you installed it tight side at the top...which was does it go

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I don't think it matters. But I did switch that spring around, when I edited the video, I got it wrong. Thank you for watching all your support. Andrew. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@chrisweber6129]

Thank you this video was super helpful, no more leaks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for your Sub Criss. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@Americanslivesmatter]

Well done great video probably one of the better ones I’ve watched thank you

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Patterson. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@JeremyRitcheyphixxer]

Great video, but I believe you put the spring back in upside down.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. You are right we had to fix that but it didn't make a difference in the ride but still corrected it. Thank you for watching in your sub Jeremy. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@1976Raider]

I just got a bike and both seals are leaking so I'm going to be doing this and I've watched a lot of guys on KZbin and your video is great. The camera is stable and you show eve thing that needs to be done from beginning to end and I love that you do one fork at a time so everything goes back where it needs to be. I would think the forks are about the same as my bike 99 shadow VLX 600) and do you think I should check and change the break pads at the same time or is that easy to do with the wheel on? I'm new to bikes so if that's a dumb question just say so. Any other tips?

[@midgard9136]

Master technician in his element.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your kind words Midgard. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@easyisez]

And thank you for your video. I've watched it couple of times before doing my own forks. It's good.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help....Ride Safe...

[@hillbillyheathen9019]

You know that seal will come out with dismantling the fork right? You can poke a hole in the seal an pop it out then slide the new one right down the fork an use the old one with some pvc to install it. Seems like a whole lot of overkill unless you want to replace an clean every part in the forks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for watching and your sub Charles. Ride safe and have a great day. Stay warm.

[@larryyoumans1974]

The spring came out with the tight winding on the bottom ( 3:00) but you reinstalled them with the tight windings on the top (13:20). Does this make a difference?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Good Eye... Just reinstall the way yours came out. Just make sure booth are the same. Thank you for your Subscription Larry. Ride Safe and have a Great Day.

[@robcraft1373]

Forks are done, wasn’t to bad. Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to hear..Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@brunonascimento2059]

Hey, he put the spring upside down, it should go with the most compressed side at the bottom, otherwise it can damage the spring, if you pay attention at the beginning of the video he removes the spring and it has the compressed part down

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Good eye Bruno. The funny part I didn't make a damn difference in the ride in the bike at all. I know I was surprised myself. When we realized what happened. At the end of the day it's still a Honda 750 spring. this way spring, that way no damage. Same pressure. At least I hope it helps you do your install. Thank you for watching and your sub Bruno. Great safe and have a great day. It's not life-changing.

[@EugeneHennessy]

Hi I have a 2002 vt1100c2 sabre and I have a manual that is telling 173mm for oil level could I have the wrong manual, it goes from 1997-2003 models

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this helps,www.hondashadow.net/forum/72-technical-discussion/51870-fork-oil-capacity.html. Let us know how this works out.

[@alexhazelwood123]

Any recommendations on how to remove the drain bolt if it just spins on the inside?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Put the fork back together and use an impact to loosen that bottom allen head. Usually I loosen that up while it's still in the bike. I use it as a clamp to hold the tube. With the cap on the top of fork tube. Then that hardware will not spin. Hope this helps. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your support Alex.. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@user-en3gr2ry4g]

I noticed that you put the spring back in upside down, of the way that you removed it.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. You have a very good eye. We did take it out and turn it around a month later but it never made a difference in the ride. The girl loves the bike. Still rides it to this day. Thank you for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@donchivazo6566]

Great video. I have a shadow sabre, similar but I cant put the nut back on the shock spacer the way you did. Would I be able to compress the shock with the wheel taken out so I could push it up and bring the spacer down a little? Thanks for any advice you could provide. Kurt

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Try to use the method on video..and line up threads on tube and nut.so that it catches the thread..patients you will get it...let me know how it works out.

[@baltazar9865]

How much should a mechanic charge for this kind of job Fork seals?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

A dealer would charge approximately three $375-$400 private mechanic would like to see $200-$250 hope that helps. Thank you for your Sub Sal. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@EpicIntensix]

Hey Bud, Im from germany, may its not the same, but round about 250€ where I worked & I ( would 😜😜) take about 100€ in private if I would... Fluids & all parts needed despite the tools of are not includet.

[@perry12314]

Anyone else not able to fit pvc? If so what did you use?

[@buffbenj1]

I had 6 trips total to Lowes & HD. They do not have it. Got lucky at an irrigation supply Co, cut a 3' piece for $1. It's larger than 1.5" & smaller than 2". Ebay seal driver $35 + ship.

[@fadedexile]

I resealed my forks ! THANK YOU.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to hear the Video helped..Ride Safe..

[@Keys879]

Invaluable, thank you for making this video.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy i could help...Let me know how this works out.Have a great day

[@vulcanizer44]

I see at 8:28 you're reusing your old outer bushing again? and you didn't look at your old inner bushing on the end of the inner fork tube, if you just replace the oil seal with a new seal without changing out the inner and outer bushings you're new seal is going to leak again in short time and you'll be right back changing seals again, when doing a fork oil seal job always get (2) new dust seals, (2) oil seals, along with (2) new outer and (2) inner bushings

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for watching . I replaced the seals and dust covers. The bushing look great. As you see that was done in 2016 and all is well. Honda...Let me know how this works out for you. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@kengrow3992]

The washer with the oil seals Has a top and bottom no one side of its tapered does that go up or down

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. If you are talking about the washer that goes on after your bushing. Beveled edge down..Then your seal, spring side up, Thank you for watching and your sub Ken. Let us know how it works out. Hope that helps. Take apart the other Fork that should help you out. If I understand you're right. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Timetonut]

Does anybody have a guess about how long seals should typically last? I just bought a 2004 VT750C Aero and I don't see any oil leaking, but I think it all disappeared a long time back.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. The dust sealed would be the first indication of a problem. They decay and the seal start rusting, Thats the start of your problem.They were probably installed new seals. Depends if you'd ride on dirty, Dusty Rhodes. If you're strictly the streets, you do fairly well, you clean your forks there's no rust. You would see evidence of a fork leak that's for sure. You can get a little dirt under your dust seals. I have a 2018 in my garage. I have to do fork seals tomorrow on a ,2018 HD Softail. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your support Timetonut. Ride safe And Have a great day.

[@luillojailbreak]

Esa suspencion es la misma de honda sabre? Si es así cuánto aceite lleva?

[@baltazar9865]

Hey rocco my top fork screw is leaking can i just unscrew and put new o ring or do I have to take everything apart like this video? Also can I leave the tire on just to take out the top screw

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You can just replace o ring. Just make sure your front wheel is off the ground. So there is not much pressure on the front end.

[@robcraft1373]

Having a real hard time getting the axle out of the rear drive. It won’t budge, any ideas?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

What Bike and how many miles?

[@alexshargorodski6009]

Maybe I missed something but the way you pool the spring out it didn’t go the same way , so now I’m Confused

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help yes you are right the spring was put in upside down, didn't make a difference in the ride. Do it the right way. Sorry about that. Any questions just ask, Thank you for watching and your sub Alex. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@floridanative5056]

Great video. Awesome to hear the gator in the background lol.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Great Radio Station. Thank you for your Sub Cris. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@floridanative5056]

@@TwoWheelRocco Yea I live here in the acreage. Thanks to your video I got my seals replaced.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I am Happy to hear all went well. Thank you for your Support.

[@seangibbons9982]

Will that size PVC pipe work for doing vtx1300?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I don't know, Sorry I not sure. Let us know how this works out. Take the new seals to Home Depot and fit it. Thats how I found that pipe. Hope this helps.

[@robcraft1373]

Okay, I’ll give it a try... thanks.

[@rockypettyjohn1144]

Wish we could have seen the work you did. Can you do another with better video work? I enjoy your work ethic.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I will be doing so on a sportster soon. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@robcraft1373]

Love this guy’s videos!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help..Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@robcraft1373]

Sure will, thanks

[@elgroso806]

heyy buddy... you could be a movie director ! i love the picture and the sound...off camera !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you...Hope it helped...Ride Safe..

[@frontendwithsalimi]

For 2006 honda shadow spirit vt750DCB The best fork oil is 10W or 15W if i want to use ATF Oil? The quantity of the oil is 473ML or 12cm from the oil to the top of thefork? is correct this number for the seal 41 54 11?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I like 15wt.oil. They are common seals for these fork tubes. Do you research? I'm not that familiar with that number and the height is all good. The amount of oil is all good.. Thank you for watching all your support frontendwithsalimi.. Ride safe And have a great day.

[@frontendwithsalimi]

​@@TwoWheelRocco thank you so much for you reply and this helpful video yes i searched and i found this number on amazon

[@parsineo]

Everything I’ve ever read on fork oil level for the 750 says 4.9 inches (124mm) from the top. This is without the springs, etc in the tube.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

OK so what you're saying is they couldn't figure out the volume of oil to put in to those tubes. That's just dealers making things complicated look past the obvious. They scare tactics 4.9 inches 124 mm How about 16 ounces each tube. have a good day.

[@parsineo]

@@TwoWheelRocco located my Honda service manual. It actually states 4.3” from top! I think I’ll stick somewhere around the 4.3-4.4 mark. Thanks for making great videos.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@parsineo All will work out well. It's not that complicated. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day. Ask your dealer how much oil you need. He not going to tell you 4 inches from the top. Just saying. Thank you for watching.

[@carlburch9005]

My shadow has 41 mm shocks, 11/2'" pipe is too small. What do your shocks measure?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Take your fork seal and go to Home Depot and find a pipe that will work on your application. Any questions just ask. Sometimes I will cut down the center of the pipe so it can flex to be bigger that works also but you can find the pipe if you go to Home Depot. Thank you for watching all your support.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@robcraft1373]

Having a hard time with the left fork, may have to use some heat to get it out?? It has the trac system, if that makes a difference. I’m restoring a 1983 650 nighthawk. Any suggestions, other than putting some heat to the fork. Even the manual say it maybe a possibility bc the seal is so tight?🤨

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would go with the manual...Sometimes the bushing gets real tight..just keep trying I will separate. It will come apart. Let me know how it works out.

[@arthurchavez5131]

Hey TWR... I loosened my triple tree bolts without a jack in place and the frame came sliding down the tubes. Afyet raising it with the stand and tighting up the bolts, Now my front end feels lowered. Do u think i busted something, didn't see any fluid leaking, can i set the forks higher or back to normal. 06 sportster.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

There should be no problems....Use the top of tree and set fork tubes the same. Let know how this works out.

[@arthurchavez5131]

Thanks Sir.. you've helped me out many times..

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help..Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@mrthomaslaux1]

Hi. How often would you do this as maintenance (also changing fluid)? i commute in cali (not much rain, but bike is coverred and gently hand washed.)

[@TwoWheelRocco]

If forks leak, do seals and service. otherwise leave alone.. Usually forks get dirty and cause seal failure. Hope this helped, Ride Safe..

[@baltazar9865]

Hey Rocko how about some videos how to jack up a motorcycle honda Shadows the engine is lower than the frame

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Next time I get an Honda I will. What are you trying do and how high do you need it to be. Happy to help. Thank you for your Sub Sal. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@baltazar9865]

Trying to change back rear drum pads regular motorcycle jack doesn't work on a 2006 Honda shadow spirit 1100

[@TwoWheelRocco]

If you can send a cell number I will call you now.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I will do a video on using auto floor jack on Monday.

[@baltazar9865]

Kool thanks,

[@allwaysman4378]

I noticed that when you first took out the spring the tight coils were at the bottom and when you put it back in you put the tight coils at the top. Did you notice any change while riding?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Made no difference that I notice. We did end up rotating that spring. Just in case. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@allwaysman4378]

👍 thx you too!

[@patrickstriegel8787]

But how did you remove that 24mm hex bolt in the fork tube

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Take a look at.0:56 on my video. This will show the half-inch ratchet with socket Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Patrick. Let us know how it works out. Be patient and take it step-by-step and you'll have no problems. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@45scoot]

Thanks for help.. nice vette

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help,Tthank you for watching and all your support 45scoot. I love that Corvette, Thank you. Ride safe. Have a great day.

[@tonyandvickie4879]

Good Videos! now where is Part 3?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Part 3 is Ride Safe and have a Great Day....

[@meucapacetemeutemplomyhelm6760]

Great job! Tank you!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you fore sub Meu. Ride Safe, Have a great day.

[@ksalva23]

Hi Rocco I have a 2008 Honda Shadow Vt750 how much oil should I put in 1 fork thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. 16 ounces 15wt. Fork oil each side. Thank you for watching and your sub Sal. Let us know how this works out. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask.

[@jeremywebb1561]

Anyone have any tips for getting that bottom bolt??? Ive sprayed it with pb blaster and hit it with an impact gun for a solid 2 minutes and its not budging

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. A impact gun is the only way. Minute or two then try it again for a minute until counterclockwise it will give. And make sure you have it in the clamp of the tree and it's still spring loaded. if it's not spring loaded I'll will just spin.. Thank you for watching and your sub Jeremy. That's not how it works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@13AdrianCR]

Good afternoon, how much oil is on the fork of rhe shadow 1100cc?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this helps. www.hondashadow.net/threads/fork-oil-capacity.51870/. Thank you for your Sub Adrian. Any question just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@missioncapable4658]

Will the 2001 VT600 forks fit on a 2005 VT750?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I took look at parts on Bikebandit.com and part numbers and price are different. Let us know how it works out.

[@jacobvilla4045]

Is removing that drain bolt on the bottom of the forks completely necessary to complete the job? I just seen that my drain bolts are stripped.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes it is...3/8 impact helps.. Look at 5.12 on video if that don't work you will have to remove top cap and remove oil and spring..place a long piece of wood and wedge it in there to stop the spinning....Hope that helps....Let me know how this works out.

[@user-si4kw8dz4i]

How diameter of front shock absobber shadow slasher or phantom 39or41mm.?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I do believe it's a 39mm. double check. Thank you for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@riversandreels1631]

Good video.... but you reinstalled the fork spring backwards.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I guess you watch that a couple times. And you are right I had to correct that. And then I forgot when I edited the video to correct it again. Thank you for watching and your sub John. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@evanepp]

Nice, Nice, ...Another great video! Thanks!!!

[@Junk65]

Excellent!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@SheaFarrell360]

What is the name of the tool you use to measure the hydraulic fluid in the container?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, the container has increments on it. It's just a paint container. And the tool I was using was a Lufkin's carpenters ruler. Thank you for watching and all your support Shea. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@SheaFarrell360]

@@TwoWheelRocco where do you buy this ruler at?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@SheaFarrell360 That would be Home Depot, but you do not need that. Lufkin. Any ruler will work.

[@TheIceBurglar]

Must be thinwall pipe needed, I bought 1-1/2" SCH40 PVC pipe and it wont fit over the fork piston..

[@TwoWheelRocco]

pipe 11942 67602 4 1 1/2 Charlotte pipe. Yes it is Thinwall

[@gfernandez24]

Thought I saw the tight portion of the sprin on the bottom

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes good eye. It never made a difference. But yes, try to do it right side up. Now when I do it, I put the springs inside a 5 gallon bucket so I don't make a mess and it keeps the direction. Thank you for watching and your sub.GFernandez. Ride safe and have a great day. It's not a bad job to do.

[@roffstaff2844]

During my procedure when pumping the fork oil before putting in the spring the fork tube kind of got stuck when compressed in the bottom and doing a smacking sound when pulling it up again. Why's that? Anyone know?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

That sounds concerning. I would rotate the bottom part of your fork. move it up and down it should move freely. In the mid range of the movement of this fork should be smooth. If not, I would take it apart and look it over. How was the other side? Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Do the other Fork and see how that works out. Let us know how this works.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

pipe 11942 67602 4 1 1/2 Charlotte pipe Home Depot I bought 4 feet of a 10 foot length. if you have an email I will send a picture.

[@cruelregulator666]

I bought 1½ pipe from lowes and unfortunately is slightly too small, I used a flathead to drive the bushing, tapping lightly with a deadblow hammer on my 1100 forks. Was wondering if the home depot pipe might be thinner on the inside?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Home Depot. This is the pipe 11942 67602 4 1 1/2 Charlotte pipe Home Depot I bought 4 feet of a 10 foot length. Home Depot is how I did it. I search all over. Hope this helps. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask.