![Bike jacked and front fender and caliper covers removed](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272355.DCP_0211.jpg) Bike jacked and front fender and caliper covers removed |
![Removing the lower left brake caliper bolt with an allen socket bit](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272357.DCP_0213.jpg) Removing the lower left brake caliper bolt with an allen socket bit |
![You need a torx bit to remove the upper bolt on the left brake caliper](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272358.DCP_0214.jpg) You need a torx bit to remove the upper bolt on the left brake caliper |
![Torx socket used to remove left caliper.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272359.DCP_0215.jpg) Torx socket used to remove left caliper. |
![I used a bungee to tie support the caliper once removed.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272361.DCP_0216.jpg) I used a bungee to tie support the caliper once removed. |
![Removing right caliper with 12mm socket.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272362.DCP_0217.jpg) Removing right caliper with 12mm socket. |
![Removing the axle bolt.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272356.DCP_0212.jpg) Removing the axle bolt. |
![Loosening axle clamp bolts. Notice caliper is supported with bungee to reduce stress on brake lines.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272363.DCP_0218.jpg) Loosening axle clamp bolts. Notice caliper is supported with bungee to reduce stress on brake lines. |
![Remove the axle, then just roll the wheel out.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272364.DCP_0219.jpg) Remove the axle, then just roll the wheel out. |
![a 6mm allen wrench is sacrificed. I cut it so it was long enough to reach the bottom bolt through the bottom of the fork leg.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272365.DCP_0220.jpg) a 6mm allen wrench is sacrificed. I cut it so it was long enough to reach the bottom bolt through the bottom of the fork leg. |
![I then put the allen into a 6m socket and ratchet to hold it.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272366.DCP_0221.jpg) I then put the allen into a 6m socket and ratchet to hold it. |
![Now I use my newly made tool to remove the bottom bolts.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272367.DCP_0222.jpg) Now I use my newly made tool to remove the bottom bolts. |
![bottom bolts and copper sealing washers.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273014.DCP_0234.jpg) bottom bolts and copper sealing washers. |
![and out comes the oil](https://a4.pbase.com/u30/fredharmon/medium/9272369.DCP_0224.jpg) and out comes the oil |
![Here I loosen the left top triple tree clamp.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272370.DCP_0225.jpg) Here I loosen the left top triple tree clamp. |
![Next I remove the left top cap.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272371.DCP_0226.jpg) Next I remove the left top cap. |
![After pulling out the spacer, I fished the spring and washer out with a plastic coated coat hanger.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272374.DCP_0229.jpg) After pulling out the spacer, I fished the spring and washer out with a plastic coated coat hanger. |
![Spring and washer are removed.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272376.DCP_0231.jpg) Spring and washer are removed. |
![Right side fork cap removed and locknut underneath loosened with a 14mm open end wrench](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272372.DCP_0227.jpg) Right side fork cap removed and locknut underneath loosened with a 14mm open end wrench |
![spacer, washer and spring come out. Be carefull not to drop the washer down the Honda Hole.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272373.DCP_0228.jpg) spacer, washer and spring come out. Be carefull not to drop the washer down the Honda Hole. |
![Right side damper assy simply lifts out. You do not need to remove the left damper, as it doesn't retain fluid anyway.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272377.DCP_0232.jpg) Right side damper assy simply lifts out. You do not need to remove the left damper, as it doesn't retain fluid anyway. |
![Here I have removed the right damper and am pumping all the old oil out of it. Notice oil drained into measurment containers.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9272378.DCP_0233.jpg) Here I have removed the right damper and am pumping all the old oil out of it. Notice oil drained into measurment containers. |
![Re-install damper rod once fully drained, and with springs still removed, reinstall and tourque bottom bolts.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273015.DCP_0235.jpg) Re-install damper rod once fully drained, and with springs still removed, reinstall and tourque bottom bolts. |
![Pour in new SS-8 10w Honda (Showa) fork oil. 529 cc's left, 485 cc's right. I purposley overfilled and then removed the excees.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273016.DCP_0236.jpg) Pour in new SS-8 10w Honda (Showa) fork oil. 529 cc's left, 485 cc's right. I purposley overfilled and then removed the excees. |
![First pump both fork legs a dozen or so times to get all the air out, then support them fully compressed.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273017.DCP_0237.jpg) First pump both fork legs a dozen or so times to get all the air out, then support them fully compressed. |
![now pump the right damper rod several times to bleed and re-fill the damper with the new oil.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273018.DCP_0238.jpg) now pump the right damper rod several times to bleed and re-fill the damper with the new oil. |
![Continue to pump the rod until you are sure you have all the air out.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273019.DCP_0239.jpg) Continue to pump the rod until you are sure you have all the air out. |
![Mity Vac tool set to 5 inches (128mm) per the manual](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273022.DCP_0241.jpg) Mity Vac tool set to 5 inches (128mm) per the manual |
![Mity Vac tool with homemade alluminum rod and rubber tip and stop block used to set fork oil level](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273023.DCP_0242.jpg) Mity Vac tool with homemade alluminum rod and rubber tip and stop block used to set fork oil level |
![With forks compressed, and springs removed insert the rod to the stop block and draw out the excess oil. Now it is set perfecly.](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273024.DCP_0244.jpg) With forks compressed, and springs removed insert the rod to the stop block and draw out the excess oil. Now it is set perfecly. |
![Reinstall the springs, washers, and spacers and top caps and front wheel. Your done!](https://a4.pbase.com/u20/fredharmon/medium/9273025.DCP_0245.jpg) Reinstall the springs, washers, and spacers and top caps and front wheel. Your done! |
![Progressive Springs. Notice I got a set that is not matched in length.](https://a4.pbase.com/u32/fredharmon/medium/20950247.DCP_1350.jpg) Progressive Springs. Notice I got a set that is not matched in length. |
![Here is another angle look at them](https://a4.pbase.com/u32/fredharmon/medium/20950346.DCP_1351.jpg) Here is another angle look at them |
![Here is a photo of my last moonshot](https://a4.pbase.com/u10/fredharmon/medium/2143092.moon.jpg) Here is a photo of my last moonshot |
![LeftForkLeak.JPG](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/150186463.wImOvC1p.jpg) LeftForkLeak.JPG |
![preload.JPG](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/150546264.CRFWbwsE.jpg) preload.JPG |
![preload2.JPG](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/150557830.nWK7uwm6.jpg) preload2.JPG |
![BottomValve 001.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/152745157.kPZErl3Y.jpg) BottomValve 001.jpg |
![BottomValve 002.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/152745158.me25Anoa.jpg) BottomValve 002.jpg |
![BottomValve 003.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/152745159.UDQQpG0b.jpg) BottomValve 003.jpg |
![GL1800ForkSeal 001.JPG](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/155309271.QszG1uX9.jpg) GL1800ForkSeal 001.JPG |
![OldForkSeal.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/156425406.oQV5rO77.jpg) OldForkSeal.jpg |
![ForkSealGrease.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/156425407.mYkAcfnO.jpg) ForkSealGrease.jpg |
![LeftForkSealLeak.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/9841/3/158859318.rkBIDxqm.jpg) LeftForkSealLeak.jpg |