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Message started by cheapnewb24 on 01/06/16 at 15:41:16

Title: Front Fork Boots?
Post by cheapnewb24 on 01/06/16 at 15:41:16

Has anyone put boots, or whatever they're called, on their Savage front forks in order to keep out the dirt? How are they installed?

As some of you know, I need to fix my leaky forks, and the problem may be caused by dirt. I ride in conditions better suited to dual sports, crossing dirt, mud, and gravel before I even hit the pavement. What do I do?

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by pg on 01/06/16 at 15:46:14

Here you go.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TYHQ18?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Best regards,

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by chzeckmate on 01/07/16 at 02:12:25

7C6B6D616E7E0C0 wrote:

Here you go.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TYHQ18?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Best regards,

[ch8593] That plus this http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1298159607/0#0 and your ready to get started.

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by Art Webb on 01/07/16 at 07:57:39

Yup, you gotta disassemble the forks to get real boots on them
I would say, however, it's worth it, especially if you gotta use your S40 as a dirt bike

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by KennyG on 01/07/16 at 17:26:42

Art,

Do you really have to disassemble the forks to put the boots on or just drop the fork tubes?

Kenny

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by Art Webb on 01/08/16 at 07:37:45

Dropping the tubes would do it , to me that's still disassembling, guess I shoulda said partially disassemble

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by Dave on 01/08/16 at 07:46:08

7D6E686B797E7E1C0 wrote:

Dropping the tubes would do it , to me that's still disassembling, guess I shoulda said partially disassemble

I suppose you could leave the front wheel/fender assembled - but to drop the forks out the bottom of the yokes you would either have to raise the front of the bike way up in the air - or remove the springs and let the tubes drop down to the bottom of their travel....or a combination of both. I would count on having a friend or two over to help juggle all the parts if you leave the front wheel attached to the forks. You also need to remove the brake caliper, loosen the turn signal clamps, etc.

And if cheapnewb24 is going to replace the leaky fork seal.....he will have to take the forks apart anyhow.

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by Art Webb on 01/08/16 at 07:53:17

Speaking of that
cheap, have you tried the milk bottle fork seal cleaning tool another member posted yet?

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by KennyG on 01/08/16 at 09:12:18

Art & Dave,

I had planned on removing the front wheel, brake caliper & fender, but I didn't want to take the fork tubes apart . I will get around to this project someday, for now I have the split boots on for appearance and they look OK.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by cheapnewb24 on 01/09/16 at 06:42:49

75666063717676140 wrote:

Speaking of that
cheap, have you tried the milk bottle fork seal cleaning tool another member posted yet?

Not yet.

I'll have to replace/add fluid somehow. I gather that is difficult to do with the forks on the bike. :-?

Maybe I can buy one of those syringe thingy's? :-?

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by Steve H on 01/09/16 at 07:36:06

Unless they changed something on this bike, it's always just been remove the weight from the front end, unscrew the cap on the fork tube and pour in the oil.

I havent had to do that yet so I don't have experience on this particular bike. I don't know on this bike if there is any spring tension against the cap when the front wheel is off the ground. Someone else out here can tell you for sure.

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by WD on 01/09/16 at 10:31:29

677C25262720222D140 wrote:

There is.

Clean the seal area. Add the fork boots, I like Daystar brand, they do not rot in the sun like Emgo and other Taiwan trash tend to. While the tubes are off the bike (necessary to install boots), turn them upside down overnight to drain, refill before installing.

Correct way to refill is to use a measuring cup or similar to add just the right amount of fork oil.

My way is to pull the springs out, fill the tubes to the top, extend upper tubes, drop in the springs, install on the bike. Adds several ounces of extra fluid, a stiffer ride with a lot less dive. NOTE--- can increase pressure enough that an already compromised seal will fail.

If you plan to ride a lot, or aggressively, fork service becomes a yearly task. Savage/S40 forks are a scaled down 1950s unit, the fork oil does not hold up. I usually ride 30-40K miles a year, so, your results may (will) vary.

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by KennyG on 01/09/16 at 10:41:18

WD,

Thanks for the comprehensive information on the S40 forks. I didn't know that fork oil needed changed very often and probably wouldn't have bothered when I get around to putting the boots on.

Daystar Fork Boots 58 Series is the correct boot for our bikes?

Kenny G

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by gizzo on 01/09/16 at 21:02:49

3D363B3F2E303B293C6C6A5E0 wrote:

I'll have to replace/add fluid somehow. I gather that is difficult to do with the forks on the bike. :-?

It only takes a few minutes to pop the forks out. Then you can tip them upside down. You'll be fine.

Title: Re: Front Fork Boots?
Post by WD on 01/09/16 at 21:50:09

7C5259744556445F370 wrote:

Whatever first 38 or 39 millimeter tubes.

Fork oil is usually good to around 30k miles. I ride like a bat out of he11, year round. Twice yearly changes are not unusual for me.