2003 BMW F650CS Fork seal replacement

About $75 US for everything as of June, 2022.
New seal kit from Amazon for $40
Fork Oil for $14 (10W)
O-rings for caps (400pc set) $8. Only used 2.
Fence clamps (2 pack from Amazon) $12. Only used 1.
Radiator hose clamp $2 (I had a spare)
Reused the drain bolt washers (BMW shop did not have them in stock and would take over a week to get). No leaks so far.
Links:
F650CS Wiki:
f650cs.wikidot.com/forksealchange
Fork seals:
All Balls Racing 56-161 Fork and Dust Seal Kit a.co/d/iGiAK5o
Fence clamp:
Milescraft 4009 FenceClamps- Universal,Silver a.co/d/441EJWa
Fork oil: (I got mine from cycle gear locally)
Maxima 55901 10WT Standard Hydraulic Fork Oil - 1 Liter Bottle , BLACK a.co/d/fytKi6y

[@calebmcinturff]

For the record, that bushing was smoked. Replace it if it looks like that next time.

[@gingerbard2607]

When I've replaced seals on other bikes I haven't needed to take of the difficult top cap - I've just released the bottom screw and separated the two halves.

[@hackjobrepairs8938]

Interesting, this was my first time so I did it by the book, we’re you able to get the correct amount of oil added that way?

[@gingerbard2607]

@@hackjobrepairs8938 Yes, just poured it in through the bottom before replacing the Allan screw.

[@TulaneAve]

You can skip the trick with the tape if you use the right size piece of PVC pipe and fitting as I do. Only takes some light tapping to seat these seals.

[@hackjobrepairs8938]

I tried but was not able to find the right size pipe… but with the tape it’s a lot easier to customize your size. 😀

[@artemmag244]

Сальники ставятся пружинкой к маслу!!!