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Hey so I’m thinking of doing my forks myself , off a 2011 sx125 as one is leaking. Any tips before I tackle them? Are they difficult? Also should I just get the seals and oil or bushings/ other parts aswell? Any special tools? Thanks
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yz8103 11/10/2019 4:48am
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Derpin' DJ wrote:
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Saw that, great video. Anyone have any beginner tips/tricks?
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A 2011 sx has closed chamber forks in the USA. A little tricky to bleed the closed chamber but plenty of videos out there to explain how.
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Derpin' DJ 11/10/2019 11:03am
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endurox wrote:
A 2011 sx has closed chamber forks in the USA. A little tricky to bleed the closed chamber but plenty of videos out there to explain...
A 2011 sx has closed chamber forks in the USA. A little tricky to bleed the closed chamber but plenty of videos out there to explain how.
Oh right. I was thinking the 4CS was WPs first attempt at closed cartridge, never knew they had that stuff on their SX models.

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yz8103 wrote:
Saw that, great video. Anyone have any beginner tips/tricks?
Saw that, great video. Anyone have any beginner tips/tricks?
Not that difficult, just watch those how-to videos a few times. I do think you will need a seal driver tool. It just makes
that part of the job so much easier!

Main tip is that it is kinda hard getting around it being a bit messy of a job. Have plenty of CLEAN old rags handy. Also, I use a cheap cement mixing try underneath, and then a sheet of old cardboard underneath that, as the oil tends to go all over the place when pulling them apart.
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yz8103 11/10/2019 1:36pm
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yz8103 wrote:
Saw that, great video. Anyone have any beginner tips/tricks?
Saw that, great video. Anyone have any beginner tips/tricks?
FWYT wrote:
Not that difficult, just watch those how-to videos a few times. I do think you will need a seal driver tool. It just makes that part...
Not that difficult, just watch those how-to videos a few times. I do think you will need a seal driver tool. It just makes
that part of the job so much easier!

Main tip is that it is kinda hard getting around it being a bit messy of a job. Have plenty of CLEAN old rags handy. Also, I use a cheap cement mixing try underneath, and then a sheet of old cardboard underneath that, as the oil tends to go all over the place when pulling them apart.
Thanks a lot, would you think bushings are an essential change or not normally?
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FWYT 11/10/2019 2:17pm
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yz8103 wrote:
Thanks a lot, would you think bushings are an essential change or not normally?
Bushings can be replaced upon inspection. Seals, however, always get replaced.
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endurox 11/10/2019 6:58pm
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I change bushings at 60-70 hours. Recommend the SKF seals and bushings. Your shop can order thru WPS.

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