KTM Fork Seals

Hope you enjoy this video showing you how to change fork seals in KTM WP open chamber forks. Below are links to all of the tools and parts we used on amazon. If you buy them through these links it will really help us out.
Fork Cap Tool amzn.to/2M1mFev
SKF Seals for 48mm KTM forks amzn.to/2ohEInT
48mm Fork Seal Driver amzn.to/2Mqu5ac
Fork Oil (You will need 2) amzn.to/2OAUGUE
Fork Oil Level Gauge amzn.to/2q2w3Gt
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[@mustangwagz724]

Niiceeeeee. Good job man. Easy to follow, and no extra fluff. Thank you.

[@robmcmillan7192]

All helpful info, no wasted blabbering. Thumbs up!

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks man. I try to make these specific videos just what you need.

[@seangriffin2727]

This was a joy to watch! I last did fork seals last century on the roadside… I’m in awe of the skill displayed here!

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks so much.

[@longjohnadventures7590]

Brilliant video. Thankyou

[@highlandcycles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@motobutch929]

Great video! thank you so much.

[@highlandcycles]

You bet

[@hughiemaceachern5282]

You show things good in your video thanks

[@RealityGamersZ]

Has anyone ever said you look like actor Peter Stormare? Nice video thank you!

[@highlandcycles]

No. Thanks.

[@michaelliston5582]

Is that a St. Andrews Cross I see on the wall. Scottish connection? Hence the name Highland Cycles?

[@highlandcycles]

Yes. Scottish heritage

[@alipim3504]

Valeu parabéns excelente trabalho sou do Brasil parabéns dicas

[@kirknelson3020]

That was easy. Thank you.

[@highlandcycles]

Thank you for watching

[@djallen5285]

Amazing video, Thanks a lot!!

[@highlandcycles]

You bet

[@kobybenyakar4714]

Nice how to video, thanks! It would be great if you can post how to change ktm 4 stroke primary gear change (plastic gear that needs to be replaced due to failure in the oil pump, there is a new part number)

[@highlandcycles]

Koby Ben Yakar great idea. I’ll film the next one we do. Thanks for watching.

[@brandonminear9400]

In my SKF fork kit I have a set of red seals, in addition to the dust and oil seals. I didn’t see anything in my ‘13 xcw forks that looks similar. Didn’t know if it was an upgrade kit or for a slightly different style? TIA!

[@highlandcycles]

Huh, are they seals or are they the travel indicators that are coming on the new bikes?

[@brandonminear9400]

@@highlandcycles definitely could be Travel indicators

[@franksmith9692]

well done. Thanks

[@highlandcycles]

Thank you

[@MrMaxmetzger]

I want to replace the fluid in my forks on my ktm open chambers but leave the rebuild for a later date as my seals are still doing great. I havent been able to find the size for the oring that sits at the top of the fork cap threads. Do you by chance know the size of these? Thanks!

[@highlandcycles]

Max Metzger dang, I don’t know the size. I usually just order from KTM

[@user-tv7rt8dl7v]

Can you tell me how long, diameter outside and diameter in the 2015 lowling wp SXC, that is, and thank you

[@highlandcycles]

Lowling??

[@user-tv7rt8dl7v]

@@highlandcycles Sorry I meant lowring 😅

[@yanivarshadiyanivarshadi5268]

Grate video !! 9:57 can you put link to buy ?

[@jhgertenbach]

Thanks Dude!

[@highlandcycles]

You bet

[@kylezapp7924]

Great video u mention spacer performance. I pulled my 2007 525 EXC front forks apart and it contains a 4.6 spring But only 2 preload spacers were installed. The 10mm and 2.5mm. The fork diagram shows 2 more spacers, a 1.5 and 5mm. Why would these be removed and what happens to fork performance. Im switching to the 4.4 springs for my weight. Do I need the missing spacers are the required for the 4.4 springs? What will happen to fork performance with and without?

[@highlandcycles]

Great question. So those spacers are installed at the factory based on the actual length of the springs when measured in the fork. Springs are all a little different because of the way they are made. Anyway the put spacers in there to make the installed height right. When you get your other springs you should really measure also. Most people don’t and honestly it doesn’t seem to effect the performance a ton unless the springs are way different from the others.

[@teamagoge-theenduroists8683]

Great video! I've put off work on the kids' bikes because it's just so damned expensive to pay for service and the black magic and voodoo of the forks is so intimidating. Thanks for the primer!

[@highlandcycles]

Team Agoge - The Enduroists no problem. Some forks are more complicated but in general it’s not hard.

[@stevenmcallister2230]

Think your awesome 😎 bro 👌

[@ladvmoto]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. One question what Brand is the atomiser you use with the clean liquid? The red can

[@highlandcycles]

It’s a “sure shot “ I believe. Got it on Amazon

[@daddy5225]

I love watching your videos, big fan from here in the UK. I have the older '04 version of these 48mm OC fork without preload adjuster, do you know if this newer version is noticeably better? apparently the mid piston is a couple millimetres smaller and obviously has the normal two bushings instead of 3 bushings in mine.

[@highlandcycles]

I don't think the new one is really that much better.

[@jacobworld333]

Which side the washer goes? - mine has 2 side it seems.

[@highlandcycles]

I don’t know what you mean

[@bradl45]

Thanks for the video, good refresher for me, it's been 2 years since I've replaced a seal(I know, knock on wood) on an open chamber fork. Changing fluid on open chamber is sure easy to boot. Our family has a new to us bike with 4cs forks, left leg is slightly weeping, seal saver action not working as of yet, I hope its just 1 grain of sand I can get out. How much harder is a seal change on a 4cs fork? I haven't even bought the tools yet. I hear there is nitrogen in there? Also where can I find that trick pan(I can use for so many things)? your cleaner, where can I find that can, and what to put in it, at some point it must be cheaper than spray carb cleaner(and more green, maybe)

[@highlandcycles]

Brad Lu no nitrogen in a 4CS. They are pretty easy to change. A little odd but not hard. I should do a vid on them. The pan I had custom build by a metal fab shop in town. It’s stainless. The brake cleaner can you can get from amazon. It’s just a pressurizable can. The actual cleaner I buy from a local company in 5 gallon pails. It’s good stuff. Zep makes good stuff too.

[@bradl45]

@@highlandcycles thatnk you!

[@jcburleson77]

Do you have to have an impact to get the base valve back in? I have the exact forks and my ratchet seems to be spinning the base valve nut freely with the internals. I thought maybe they locked into place but that doesn’t seem to be the case

[@highlandcycles]

You shouldn’t have to use the impact

[@jaredbonds6286]

I’m having same issue but I used an impacked and it just spinning in both directions

[@highlandcycles]

But you can use an impact if you can be careful and not strip anything

[@hugginsjay9324]

Jared, same issue here, used an impact, just spinning. Any thoughts?

[@kakasz11]

@@hugginsjay9324 same problem but just on one fork. the other one sits nice. any ideas what to do ?

[@Grigos77]

GREAT VIDEO, one question this thing that you use in 21:42 the red "bottle" can you tell me how i could find this on ebay or amazon????

[@highlandcycles]

Sure Shot A1000R 1 Quart Enameled Steel Sprayer, Red www.amazon.com/dp/B000LDF3YY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_CAp6Fb3AK0BHT

[@nadeeprider1806]

Hi What size sand paper use to rub .

[@highlandcycles]

600 grit

[@HawnLs3]

I clicked on the link for the seals and says they fit the 250 sx. Will these fit the 300 xc w? 2006 model.

[@highlandcycles]

Yes they will fit. KTM has used the same seals on all of their big bike forks for a long time now.

[@donalfredisaac]

Hi after watching the video I´m about to buy the seals but in the details it shows the size as 4.6 x 5.3 x 0.7 pulgadas (inches). Is this right?

[@highlandcycles]

Don’t know. I only know them in mm

[@donalfredisaac]

@@highlandcycles Thanks for answering, so I´ll take those numbers as mm

[@SxSGetOut]

What are you using in the pressurized can to clean 🤔

[@highlandcycles]

Brake Clean from Nuetech

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

I love it when guys tell me they sent out their suspensions to get re-sprung and re-valved and it only cost them $2000 with shipping. I tell them I did it myself and saved $1500 and 2 weeks. Took me all of about 30 minutes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMFAO

[@danhen222]

I literally missed the big bushing because u loaded both bushings so fast. I didnt notice u put both on while assembling back together. I just beat the small bushing in without the larger bushing first. Now I can't get the seal or the smaller bushing out.

[@highlandcycles]

Dang man. Sorry about that. That’s why I always lay them out in the order I take them off. If you are going to disassemble things, the best thing to do is pay really close attention to how they come apart. Some folks take pics

[@danhen222]

@@highlandcycles i think i was following the wrong style of forks by ktm. Mine has a metal sleeve in them

[@highlandcycles]

@@danhen222 ahh. Yeah, the older ones have a big long aluminum sleeve.

[@danhen222]

@@highlandcycles i got them out. I guess next time I should start by working with the right instructional video for my style of forks lol

[@highlandcycles]

@@danhen222 that would help. But you learned and that will help you in the future

[@klipsch2121]

Thanks for the video. Great. One suggestion is to use some nitrile gloves. That oil and cleaner is not good for your health with long term exposure.

[@highlandcycles]

Jesse Wolf I know. I really need to be better about that. I forget. Thanks for the reminder.

[@barryharkness7425]

Hi could you tell me the size of the fork seals thanks

[@highlandcycles]

48mm

[@barryharkness7425]

@@highlandcycles when I pull back and faward on my fork legs I have alot of movement what could this be thanks

[@highlandcycles]

@@barryharkness7425 bushings probably

[@andrewr503]

i hope you enjoyed the jar of vegemite thats on your high shelf

[@highlandcycles]

I LOVE vegemite! No kidding. I am like the only American who does I think.

[@brandonballenger133]

omg stop sliding your hand up and down the fork I hate that sound lol

[@highlandcycles]

🤣😂