So, I think I messed up the right front fork on my bike... 1982 CB 750 C.
I pulled the fender off because it's quite beat up, but after riding around for a bit and doing a bit of riding on some rough roads I've gotten fluid leaking from the right dust cap and the front end is feeling pretty rattley/bouncy now - not as nicely damped. Feels like it popped during the ride; I looked down when I went over a bump because I felt something and noticed the fluid.
First question, is the fender a structural component that's needed? If I remove it, I take it I need to add a bracket or brace between the forks?
Second question, the Clymer manual I've got says the fork seals can only be replaced with special tools and a hydraulic press; any chance a good shadetree mechanic could jig something up? I do have some extra fork seals.
TIA!
I pulled the fender off because it's quite beat up, but after riding around for a bit and doing a bit of riding on some rough roads I've gotten fluid leaking from the right dust cap and the front end is feeling pretty rattley/bouncy now - not as nicely damped. Feels like it popped during the ride; I looked down when I went over a bump because I felt something and noticed the fluid.
First question, is the fender a structural component that's needed? If I remove it, I take it I need to add a bracket or brace between the forks?
Second question, the Clymer manual I've got says the fork seals can only be replaced with special tools and a hydraulic press; any chance a good shadetree mechanic could jig something up? I do have some extra fork seals.
TIA!