I couldn't find a thread about this issue, but on my Tx500, I have removed the old seals, which didnt come off completely, and I am trying to install new ones. Here's my dilemma.

If youre looking down into the lower fork tube, you have a "flange" that the fork seals sits below(thats how they were when I took them out). and with all my might, I am having trouble getting the seal past this "flange." Since the diameter of the seal and its rigidity is bigger than the diameter of this flange I am flabbergasted on how I am going to get this thing in? I have already ruined one seal trying to force it in with a socket and mallet. Am I missing something? I feel like I am missing something altogether, which is why I am seeking the knowledge of you masters out there to help this newbie dork out!

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Yep, fool instructions here buddy

http://www.yamahaclub.com/forums/topic/24867-73-tx500-fork-seal-replacement-issue/page__pid__139256#entry139256

It was something that I was missing, after playing with the seal that I wrecked, I realized that "flange" was the spine of the old seal, it wasnt coming out easily. After some elbow grease, I was able to get it out and new installation was easy as pie.