1982 XJ750 MAXIM fork seals :-\

I've noticed that my seals have just about had it. I do not have a problem getting my hands dirty to change them but I am limited to a basic set of tool and only an outdoor carport (cant leave anything out overnight)

I have been perusing youtube for how to vids and such. I have used search on this site. (to many obscure results) I have googled my forks and and found exploded schematics (who knew there was this many parts in these tubes!)
Also I read something about a PVC pipe with tapered ends?

needless to say the job looks a bit overwhelming to tackle on a Saturday in my driveway.

Should I just pay to have it done? I heard that there is some sort of (abiet not recommended way of changing the seals without taking the whole thing apart)

anyway...

so if you have a link to a step by step for our forks
or any other ...even if temporary...fixes or suggestions.

Thanks in advance guys
seals

 

You may want to save some labor and remove the forks yourself and bring them in, very easy to do with common hand tools. The tough part in doing the rest of the forks is loosening and later tightening the bottom allen bolt without the special Yamaha tool to keep it from spinning. I used a cordless impact gun and didn't need a holder tool as it tightens so fast the inside part can't spin. If you don't loosen that bolt you can't use the inside fork as a slide hammer to knock out the old seal and mine were extremely tight. The PVC pipe is needed to drive the new seal in place, a very inexpensive "tool" and the only way I know to do it without damaging the new seal. There was a lot of gunk at the bottom of my forks and they needed disassembly and cleaning. Now can you find a reputable dealer to do the work?