what did you do to your vfr today?

Lint you can prise up the dust seals (lever them up with a small sharp screwdriver, they're just pressed into the top of the leg) and slide those out of the way if that will make it easier to access the oil seal. Then tap them back in when you are done.

You can try a really thin feeler gauge to clean a seal.

 

I'm really looking forward (vicariously) to this big ride Anne Marie. Best wishes for great weather and awesome experiences.

 

Very nice Anne :love: ^^^^^
Looking forward to your trip.

 

MY My, nice photos too, now that is what I call flat country.

 

Enjoy, bet your so excited. Hope ya have music so ya can go Rockin down the hwy.
Little compressor or co2 and tire plugs packed?
Beautiful pics.
Oh and of you tooooooooooo

 

Yes, a great outing is always a great thing to do.. thanks, didn't think hooking both lines to the Master, that seems a wee bit easier than taking and installing a bridge line. Maybe

 

3300 miles since Monday. Made it to the left coast, again.

 

I did slide the dust seal up. I can get it under the dust seal, but so far not into the oil seal. I'll try the thin feeler gauge.

 

Ok, I tried the thinnest feeler gauge I had and I think all it did was F up the seal, it was .008" thick or .203mm thick. I also noticed a very small divot out of the fork stanchion and surprise surprise, it's leaking there. It's probably less than a millimeter deep, but my guess is that it is enough that the seal is compromised there. FML.

 

What cadbury suggested. No rushing and be very carefull. ....did both mine for the first time and was a tad nervous.

 

Don't fret, check out this post. Although you'll most likely have to replace the seals, you might be able to salvage the fork tube.

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/topic/83481-so-im-back-this-time-with-an-86/

 

dead battery today... no charging issues. just a cheep $30 ebay battery that's life just ended.

 

The nick is really small, I'm probably overreacting, but maybe I'll get a"professional " opinion. I'll see if a can catch a fingernail on it. I'll also see if I can find some fine sandpaper and give it a polish.

 

Dents in the fork leg are usually little impact craters with raised edges, and it is the raised edges that eat seals (and killer whales, they eat seals too). I have had good results using a fine, flat file to take off any high spots, then follow up with 600 or finer grit sandpaper to polish the dent. I guess you could fill and sand the dent with JBWeld or similar if needed.

 

Hi Ann Marie ... It's awesome to be heading off on a trip, good riding and stay safe.
So funny that your bike is a "he" of course mine is a "she" ... If I may offer some advice as you head off, I have always found it prudient to listen to my gut feeling (your inner voice) and have s great time... Looking forward to your photos too and any lesson you learn along the way, my wife and I are planning a 2 week trip at end of year

 

Wow, look at that set up woulds ya, I'm impressed. You go girl