QuaranTina's Fork Rebuild (1977 Yamaha XS750) - Rick's Garage ep. 35

[@ZPOLLAK]

This was awesome. Not afraid to do it anymore!

[@Motorcycledad160]

Even 3 years later this is great. Helped me a lot on my 1978 XS750. Thanks!

[@RicksGarage]

Glad it could help! Don't forget to subscribe! 😎

[@gunnmoto]

I’ve done this twice on Rose but still watch the video to double check. Solid help as ever from Rick.

[@amaiorano67]

Best how video about the forks on KZbin by far !!!! Now I am confident to do mine . Thanks

[@RicksGarage]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Be sure to sub (if you haven't already 😎) and thank you for your support!

[@prolfinator]

great content, to the point and informative

[@RicksGarage]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@123321theqwerty]

Doing the same service on the same bike. Your videos have helped tremendously!

[@iiskiox9724]

What fork seals did you use? The kit I bought only came with 1 seal and 1 dust cover for each fork, but it looks like you placed in two seals

[@RicksGarage]

Thank you for your question! It sounds like we got the same kit. There is a small spacer ring that fits in below the fork seal. That's what went in before I drove the seal in place.

[@one4runner435]

Hey Rick, thanks for the video! That was super helpful. By any chance do you know what kind of sealant you used around the fork seals during installation?

[@RicksGarage]

@@one4runner435 thanks for your question! - glad you enjoyed the vid!My go-to is Loctite Aviation Gasket Sealant (30517). I've never had it fail yet!

[@one4runner435]

​@@RicksGarage Awesome! It crazy how many types of sealant/gasket maker there are haha. Thanks again for your help! Ill try to post a vid in a few months once i'm done with the build. Next is carbs *sweats nervously*

[@RicksGarage]

@@one4runner435 if you haven't seen it already, check out my carb rebuild vid too! It's a little nerve wracking if you've never done it, but a great time and money saver if you can!

[@danielbiernat3299]

Hi Rick, awesome video! All of your videos have been incredibly helpful in attempting my first restoration of a 79 XS750 special. Especially the animations to learn the theory behind everything. I can't thank you enough. One question for you: The special seems to have a slightly different set up in terms of the retaining ring at the top of the fork tube. Any advice for depressing the spring to access the retaining ring? Theres no indent on the cap to use a screw driver like you showed. Thanks again!

[@RicksGarage]

Hi Daniel - thank you very much for the kind words! I'm really glad you're enjoying the vids. I believe the configuration you're referring to has a horizontal blade and cutout in the cap - if this looks like yours, I believe pushing down on the blade will compress the spring enough to access the clip. The tricky part is the limited space. If it were me, I'd cut a slot in a sacrificial 10mm socket to fit it over the blade and push down with an ratchet extension. That would probably leave enough room to unhook the clip with a pick.

[@michalaugustyniak6449]

How did you tie the bottom bolt back?

[@RicksGarage]

I'm not sure what you mean? Are you asking how I tightened the lower bolt without the tube spinning?

[@michalaugustyniak6449]

@@RicksGarage yes

[@RicksGarage]

@@michalaugustyniak6449- I reinstalled the main spring before I added the oil to add tension to the bolt to prevent it from spinning. Then, removed spring cap to add the oil

[@klacow]

great vid and tips! if you happen to read this, can you recommend a place to order a fork rebuild kit for a 79xs750? also, is there a spring upgrade i should be considering at this time? it is just a general "cafe" style bike. thank you

[@RicksGarage]

Thanks for the kind words! I ordered my fork seal kit from Amazon. I believe Ebay also has offerings. I got the allballs kit # 56-168 IIRC. Regarding the springs, I'm running the stock ones currently but there are some progessive ones available on caferacerwebshop.com and wemoto.com that might fit the bill.

[@klacow]

@@RicksGarage nice, thanks ill look into both