Crashed ER-5, forks are bent massively

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

You don't need to... Undo the tops.
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M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

I thought you needed to if you want to replace the seals?

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

We're just talking about the oil. Absolutely do it if the forks are already loose. I'm kicking myself for not doing it when I replace the fork gaiters on the Nazi Tractor last year.

Enfields of course have drain holes at the bottom of the forks. Whistle

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M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

Hmm ok, I thought you replaced the seals with the fork oil.

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mkjackary · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 15 Jul 2016 Karma :

Shit yeah, thought I would have to fully disassemble to change oil, but make a rudementary dip stick and change the oil from the top.
Er5 forks don't have a top bolt, the top is just a plastic cap. When you disassemble them you don't touch the top, you would go from the bottom. So I am not sure if you can just change the oil easily

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mkjackary · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 15 Jul 2016 Karma :

Just spoke to pretty much all the people who are selling er5 forks on ebay and they all say the seals have gone, one said it is only a "ten minute job replacing the seals" though so I shouldn't worry.

so, bit forked now anyway, if I buy a set of forks that is leaking then that is 90 quid for the forks, and another bunch of money to change them.

bugger
Any ideas as to what to do now?
I could buy from a place close to me, check them out, if they arent leaking much then I could wing it. Or I could hang about for a decent looking set of non leaking forks. Or just suck it up, and accept I am going to have to change them/pay someone to change them for me.

EDIT:
Just called around, and it is about 40-50+vat+parts So around 48-60+25ish =85 quid to replace seals and oil, and then 90 for the forks and a tenner for the axle that is ~£180 if I get someone else to do it, or 125 minimum If I do it myself.
That is assuming I have nothing else I need to replace.

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redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

On cartridge forks you should change the oil annually. Granted on shitbox piston rod forks it's not so critical but still good practice every few years. No disrespect but MC doesn't seem the sort of rider who gets picky over the way a bike handles on the limit.
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M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

This is boring and derailing the thread now. You're ignoring the OP has said every set of forks he's found needs new seals. My last bike didn't specify an interval, the current one says 30k. Would I leave the seals at 30k (expecting to reach 60k)? No, having had them go at around that mileage. You can change stuff as often as you want, people on here do oil changes at 1.5k. You lot must make a lot of trips to the tip.

mkjackary · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 15 Jul 2016 Karma :

Based in maldon/colchester way in essex mate. Really generous offer but I wouldn't want you to do that, I will either do it, ask a garage to do it, or more likely get a relative to help me or something.

So Also checked wheel bearings and they are fucked hard. So they need replacing, not too big of an issue, how do I check if there is any damage to the wheel it's self? is there a way, or do I just trust it is okay?

now to check steering bearings and yokes

Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Spin the wheel, damage will be apparent. Watch the rim both sides as it turns and inspect it for cracks.

Before yo spend any money check the sides of the head tube for cracked or newly-flaking paint especially around the frame welds. An impact that has bent the forks like that might have bent the headstock in a bit.
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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Knock out the old bearings and have a look at the seats, check for cracks or the back of the seat smashed off.
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