bad news for the kaw

bad news guys. my carberators still havnt returned from the guy whos restoring them in texas. i cant wait any longer the kaw wont be going to sturgis this year. o well next year she can go. im going to have to take my 1982 honda cm 450 e chopper. before i go i need to change the fork seals in it. i know this is a kawasaki forum, but does anyone have any tips for changing these.? i have new fork seals and dust boots being overnighted to me. i know you guys dont have the specs on how much fork oil and stuff, but what you guys use for fork oil, and tips on getting the seals off and on without damaging them would be great......o one more thing, i know you guys like to see pictures of these builds, and i havnt provided many. but my camera on my phone really sucks. i will atleast take some pictures of the final product and put them on here. as you can see in my profile picture the tank was in bad shape. but i took a full day and got the bondo perfect and painted it and it turned out great. i know you purest are not going to like the bike, but i know you will respect the time i put into it, and the maintenece performed. after all. i did rescue a kaw from the deeps of a dirty airplane hanger...lol

if I remember correctly u need a specific set of snap ring pliers, otherwise it can be difficult

You can take the fork over to a building supply store and find a length of pvc pipe the just fits over the tube - makes for a great seal driver - and wont damage the fork.

Good luck.