Some questions... for techies!!

[Hunter]

Hey Guys I have some q's which need answering.. I won't sleep well until these are answered!!

1) Is it possible to replace fork seals by yourself? What tools do you require? I have an RK... and its leaking oil

2) What is the usual reason for the bike to have less power on the low revs... but still shoots off at high revs..?

3) How many of you guys have Malossi or Pollini kits? I need info on these so please reply!!

Thanks !! 8)

[Annabella]

OK, fork seals are easy peasy.
What you may find you need to do is replace the bushes as well (I think on the parts sheet these are called slider bushes), so buy two seals, dust covers, two sets of slider bushes (you need top and bottom or both forks), a new bolt for in the bottom and it's matching washer. Replacing all of these will mean that you have done the job properly and it won't need doing again for a while.

Tools, you'll only need an adjustable spanner (for remving the forks), an allen key (cant remeber what size) for undoing the bolt in the bottom, and a screwdriver/sharp blade for getting the old seals and circlips out. Oh and a bottle of fork oil!

OK, after you've taken off the front wheel and pulled the forks out - take out the bottom bolt (might need a bit of brute force, can be a little stiff if its not been undone for a while - this is why it's advisable to get a new bolt and washer), then you'll find that the forks pull apart easily if you give them a few quick sharp tugs.

Look on the sliding part of the fork itself and there are two rings with slits in them one top and bottom - these are bushing (they are supposed to be copper), just pull these off and slide the new ones on. Inside, you'll see the old seal, try and get this out without too much scraping , you may need to cut it out with a knife. Then take out the circlips. Push the new seals in, snap back on the circlips. Reassemble the forks. Put inthe bolts and fill with 280cc(I think off the top of my head) of oil in each.

If everything goes smoothely should take you about an hour and a half at the most. It helps if you have an extra pair of hands especially when it come to putting the front wheel back on straight!

[Dylan]

2) Stuck power valve, check by removing RHS lower faring. Take little black cover off saying 'rc valve'. Run enging, check that the disc turns from one marking to the next.
Remember its a 2 poke, mine has hardly any power up to 7K.
Dyl

[Annabella]

I've got an RK, and likewise I have very little power up to 7, espcially around 5 - 6 it just seems to die. Nothing wrong with the bike, just the way it is. That's 2 strokes for you. You have to nail 'em to get anywhere.