85 Shadow 700 Fork Seal Replacement

In this video, I install a replacement set of front fork seals on the 1986 Honda Shadow VT700C. I hope that you like this video. Please like, share, and subscribe. Stay safe.
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[@amandahanson8188]

My seals just started leaking on my 85 shadow 700. Your video takes all the guesswork out of it. Awesome video. Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@wonkster1970]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonfritz1963]

Thanks! Took my 85 out yesterday for a three hour ride and by the time I got back I had oil blowing on me from the seals! I’ve done a few things to it, but I recently bought it. It only has 8000 miles on it.

[@wonkster1970]

Thanks for watching! Most of my bikes had leaky seals. 8000 miles is great for an 85. Hoping to get mine out for a ride this week. Stay safe!

[@jasonfritz1963]

@@wonkster1970 thanks you too! How much do you think it’s worth with 8000 miles? It has a few cosmetic things.

[@wonkster1970]

@@jasonfritz1963 There was an 83 Shadow 500 on Bring a Trailer that sold for $2600. It had 16,000 miles on it.

[@jasonfritz1963]

@@wonkster1970 oh wow! I only paid 1200 for mine

[@amandahanson8188]

​@jasonfritz1963 You got a great deal on yours. Mine had a little over 22k when I bought it for $355 but she had been sitting for many many years so I ended up putting over a grand into her to get her back on the road. No regrets though. I love my bike.

[@drewmunoz5304]

I just got the same bike and I’m currently following your steps for the carburetor. Thank you for the informative videos, they are really helping me better understand this bike

[@wonkster1970]

Thanks for watching. Glad to hear you like the videos. Stay safe.

[@louperkins5497]

Just got an 84 with leaky seal.. thanks.

[@wonkster1970]

I've done 4 sets of seals so far. it's not a bad job. Just time consuming. Thanks for watching.

[@shawndumas3495]

Nice! What fork oil did you use? Thanks!

[@wonkster1970]

I used the Maxima Racing Oil Fork Oil. You're welcome.

[@thelastrealone4925]

Question, i have 2 new forks , do i need to remove the top nut for removal if im not tearing into the forks ?

[@wonkster1970]

You do not need to remove the top nut on the fork to replace it. If both clamps are loose, it will come out.

[@HunterSquires]

How much oil for each tube ?

[@wonkster1970]

I installed 16 ounces of oil in each tube.

[@salvadormedina8766]

Don’t we need to pump 4 psi in to the forks?

[@wonkster1970]

You don't need to. The only one I put pressure in was the XL600R, and I didn't notice a difference. It doesn't take much air either to get up to 4psi.

[@salvadormedina8766]

@@wonkster1970 thanks! Changing out my fork seals this week