Fork rebuild on '85 Big Red

[Clay Balke]

I noticed my shock boots on the front are bad and some leakage when strapped down on the trialer. I'm sure some water or mud has gotten in there. Any tips on rebuilding them? I haven't noticed any damage or irregular ride. Clay.

[250sx]

are you talking about just replacing the boots or rebuilding the forks?

[Clay Balke]

More importantly the boots, so no more dirt gets in there.

[big red 24]

remove your front wheel then remove your front fender then un fasten your front break cable from the shock. then on the inside the forks theres two bolts on each side that holds the shocks in remove the bolts then pry a flat head screw driver in the gap to open it slightley then simpley remove the shock from the forks remove the old boot and then slide on the new boot.

[Clay Balke]

Thanks for the help.

[ATCnut]

Here is a good thread about forks on a 85 200x. The concept is the same for your trike.

http://www.3wheeler.org/vb/showthread.php?t=15513