How to replace motorcycle fork seals Katana 750 GSX F (step by step)

In this video I show you how to replace fork seals on a 2001 Katana 750
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[@TomV958]

2000 750f model here, man this is awesome. Your video is helpful and i managed to do seals and fork oil change on my bike all by myself thank you man :)

[@chrisfox4027]

Beautiful job!! I just rebuilt a set of forks using your video and it made the job so easy my Granddaughter could do it. keep up the good work!!

[@TheMRLGaming]

I don't usually like or comment on anything but you deserve this, fantastic video, clear, concise and definately made the job simple and easier. I would suggest to anyone before trying to do this is get a good impact driver, not a cheap ebay one, it made the job harder for sure.

[@The_M-An-M]

Best video on this....period. Appreciated!!!

[@anonimous2451]

overall good video. those bushings have different names. the slide bushing (keep fork tube plumb at the top of travel) is the smaller one with teflon on the inside (slides easier) and the Guide Bushing is to keep the bottom of the fork tube plumb inside the fork. other than that outstanding job. was in the middle of doing mine and the dog knocked over my assy table....needed some parts guidance, thanks Tip: Earlier version may have a notched end on the Aluminum Piece at the bottom. Make sure to seat the notch properly before inserting in inner tube. Mine also had a notch where the oil drain screw is.

[@ritid69]

Nice apart from one small thing. Put a small plastic bag over the top of the fork leg when fitting the oils seal, so it does not get damaged on the sharp edge

[@saul78oldrite]

Great video with some minor majorly important points! Thank you for sharing!

[@christophelonguepe8323]

Thanks for this video from France 😊

[@mikkelpreislerdk]

This video was extremely helpful! Thank you! I have a gsx F 750 katana from 1990 and it was leaking from the same spot.

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

mikkelpreislerdk Glad it was helpful hit that subscribe button I will be putting together a lot more how to videos this year

[@CactusforceX]

about to do this on my 91 katana 750. the fork tube has got chips at the seal area and also some dings below it somehow that I think have been rubbing on the top bush, causing teflon filled oil to come out of the forks. new forks are either really expensive or impossible to find so im gonna try and smooth them up as carefully as poss. wish me luck!

[@BrandonLund]

Nice job! I have to do this on my 03 600 Katana. Your video gave me the confidence to give it a go! Thank you!

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

Glad I could help 👍

[@roehl86]

Great step by step instructions. Thanks for the video.

[@prudenciow]

Perfect video. Helped me rebuild my Katanas forks. Thank you for putting it together.

[@tattoolimbo]

Just for more recent viewers, Bikebandit is no longer in business, I think Partszilla is the new company for OEM stuff.

[@ethanrager9114]

Great video. Thanks for going step by step.

[@Dackotronic]

Thank you, man , I bought a gsx750f from 1992 and your video helped me a lot !!! thanks once again :-)

[@LeChardon]

Hi Matt, First time viewing your channel, and I've subscribed. Good workmanship. Good, clear instructions. I have a Katana, (we just call it a GSX750F here in Europe. I'm in Scotland).

[@pitalvarez5881]

Good job Matt, and thanks for all your knowledge. I have a request for you. I would like that you show us how to replace motorcycle fork seals on BMW G310R. Thanks Matt

[@user-yp8vp2sd2i]

Fantastic video very well explained about to do mine so this will help alot. Much appreciated also the torque settings is a very big help too.

[@realhundredplus]

24mm socket for fork end cap!!! If anyone’s wondering

[@tonicaan6531]

Muchas gracias por su trabajo y compartirlo. Saludos desde ESPAÑA 👏👏👏👏👌👍✌✌

[@kol101101]

Incredible video thank yoiu so much for making. Do you know the hex socket size?

[@chrnielsen3025]

Super usefull step by step guide

[@97977a4591]

Katana 600 2001 rebuilding with your video. Thank you

[@The_M-An-M]

Hello. You wouldn't happen to know the oil requirements for your bike, would you? I'm about to do this on mine and will have to know how much it's too have once reassembling it. Also have an 01 600. If you know and don't mind sharing it, it would be appreciated

[@alexharris8500]

Excellent vedios

[@andreasbalrog2918]

AMAZING WORK! Well Done Man!

[@GMXR7]

Should i mark the two triple clamps before i take the forks out? Like a marker line or something so i get them in the same place?

[@crisrose9707]

hey. your video has been really helpful! I was wondering what values you had for the level of the oil in the forks as you measure it from the top. I'm currently doing my 600f and I have the haynes manual but after filling the fork with 499cc of oil the depth is waaay off! i've made sure the fork is completely compressed as well.

[@thelegend9299]

Can you remove the calipers while the fender and wheel are still on the bike? Mine seemed like there wasn’t enough room to come out. Can I remove the wheel with the calipers still bolted up? Also how do you remove the speedo gauge so can take axel out.

[@enriquealbero2431]

Hola Se puede cambiar el aceite de las horquillas quitando el tornillo que hay en la parte inferior de las botellas y rellenando por arriba sin necesidad de desmontar las barras?

[@nazarshcherbina7170]

What are all the parts required to buy to replace the fork seals?

[@nicolasmendez6781]

Do you know how much cost to fix.

[@johnshanks7902]

Hi would u know is there a fuel pump in the 2001 750f models . If so where please

[@humanbeingpeaceandlove3850]

I have a 2006 suzuki gsx600f what size driver is that your using?

[@logbeejr]

What's the size of your steel driver using it on your fork seal? thank you.

[@papapoopooppshire]

I've got a 91 Katana that I'm building and as a bigger guy (300lb) I replaced the rear shock with one that was more appropriate for my weight but in comparison the front feels a bit mushy now, I wouldn't be surprised if my forks need a rebuild (checking them today) but my question is, for someone my size do you think rebuilding the stock forks is worth it or do you think I should find something slightly stiffer, whether you answer or not, good video, keep up the good work

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

Hop on racetech.com and enter your info into their suspension calculator and it will give you the proper oil viscosity and spring rates you need

[@papapoopooppshire]

@@MattsMotoWoRX all it had me enter was the bike info, nothing about my weight, but that did lead me to another site called (Raggedmoto.com) that let me put in my bike style (sport,adv,cruiser) riding habits (cruising,street,fast street,race) personal weight, and bike weight, which left me at ≈1.12 kg/mm but the highest I can find with a proper fit is 1.0kg/mm, I'm just gonna try those and put the mid recommended grade fork oil in, if that doesn't feel alright I guess I'll see what I can find as a full front end swap to make things easy, I'm just trying to get back on 2 before the beautiful summer riding weather is over

[@CleaRDiZzY]

How do i know the size of the copper washer

[@SavageCrnbread]

Is this the same for the 600 model?

[@bongwizard4202]

Would the 2000 600cc katana hold the same amount of oil?? Everyone online seems to have a different answer

[@lolchippo]

do you absolutely need the tool you use to push the seal down in the lower fork ? I want to give this a go but i don’t have that tool

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

You can probably get away with a piece of piece of pvc and the old seal to push the new one on 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nicolasmendez6781]

We're I can buy Fork Suspension kit Seals Bushes

[@LiveYourLifeeeeeeee]

Hi can I do this on a gsx750f 1989?

[@TheOzpad]

is it worth buying this bike in 2024? I dont wanna get to a situation where I Cant find spares for it

[@rdotb2323]

same for 01 gsxr 750?

[@AndroFullAndroFull]

510 ml oil?

[@monsieurpit9275]

Bonjour Combien d’huile dans les fourches merci

[@olvidado4416]

O da falcom da bem certo

[@dunntasker]

Help! I don't know where to position the floor jack to lift up the front end. Is it pressing against the exhaust or oil pan in the video? No clear place on the frame to put the jack against.

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

I take a rag or 2x4 under the exhaust

[@dunntasker]

@@MattsMotoWoRX thanks.. I'm just using 2 car jacks on both sides of the frame

[@bojay2229]

What size is your fork seal driver for this build?Is it the same size for a 2004 Katana 750?Can you recommend a single driver tool (amazon, ebay, or etc.)?Can you recommend a fork seal driver set?

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

Bo Jay 41mm fork driver This is a decent kit and it’s affordable www.amazon.com/ALPHA-MOTO-Universal-Fork-Driver/dp/B07695V4LT

[@jimmcconville624]

@@MattsMotoWoRX 41mm is the driver needed for the 600/750 forks?

[@rafagradoski]

🏆😁

[@lisaskatesIRL]

👍👍👍

[@ritro1982]

What size is the extended allen key set? And what can I do if the allen key to release the parts inside the spring won't release?

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

Metal Head Ritro If you can’t get the bottom bolt loose find someone that has an impact. Sometimes the assembly inside will spin.

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

Metal Head Ritro It’s either a 5mm or 6mm Allen

[@photostrefafotografiavideo9771]

Hello, how much oil for each fork ?

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

PhotoStrefa Fotografia&Video 510cc per leg

[@austinpain3969]

Are they standard or metric Allen sockets?

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

They should be metric unless someone installed the wrong bolts

[@rogma77]

Hey man, what to do when the bottom drain plug only goes around and wont come out? I did the other fork without any problem but now i cant remove the bottom plug! Feels like its only turning inside! Its a Suzuki gsx 750 F -1997! Thanks

[@rogma77]

Problem solved👍! I got it out in the end

[@jsulikk]

@@rogma77 how you get it

[@rogma77]

@@jsulikk Oh its been over a year ago and the bike is sold..so i dont remember...sorry cant help u!

[@bernalglez]

Sorry for ask, can you tell me if the number of the seal is 41_54_11 is that right ?

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

bernalglez the kit is an all balls kit here’s a link for the proper seals hope this helps. Thanks for checking out the video. www.allballsracing.com/56-132.html

[@drakespahn531]

Would this same procedure work with a 1998 susuki katana 600?

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

Drake Spahn The disassembly and assembly are pretty similar not sure if it’s exactly the same though.

[@stephenbeedles8050]

Yes it's the same , just make sure you compress the shock and fill oil to 108 mm(Gsx600F) from top with out the spring in place. Tight coil of spring go's to the bottom on the 600, hope this helps

[@bikbildr.5186]

He left out a few things, biggest is how to hold the inner tube bolt in axle area

[@enriqueamigoamigo3177]

sorry how much oil you put on the motorcycle

[@enriqueamigoamigo3177]

How much oil does my Suzuki katana gsx 750 f 1998 carry

[@user-wn8ly4my2u]

What type of oil? What weight?

[@MattsMotoWoRX]

Any 10wt suspension fluid will work

[@Night_racer13]

Hi 41/54/11 ?