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Fork Seal Strategy

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RoostDaddy:
Have you used a seal saver?  I've had my forks leak without any problems other than dirt getting in there.  Put a "Seal Mate" up in there and run it around, may stop leaking without having to replace anything. 
Maybe this isnt your answer, but its saved me more than once for not having to replace seals that were still good.

jonny500:
roostdaddy, i have herd of seal savers but never seen one or one for sale. where can they be purchased

kxpegger:
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0356/

suicyde:
Keep in mind that most fork seal leaks are due to dirt in the seal, unless a fork seal is dry and hardened, it can usually be cleaned by pulling down the wiper (the first seal you see) and sliding a goggle tear off between the seal and the fork leg clearing out the dust or dirt.

Your air spring should be set to atmospheric pressure every ride. unscrew the bleeder when your forks are still cold to let air out or in. It makes a huge difference. 5mm of fork oil makes a huge difference too, it can be felt throughout the stroke. Its a great tuning tool.

Hillclimb#42:

--- Quote from: DoldGuy on October 19, 2010, 05:43:32 AM ---42,
For the very short amount of time that you run
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    I do play ride the 250, which is the leaker. :lol: Yeah, you are always very helpful, how do you order the honda seals? Which omodels interchange? No other brand preferences? It has stock springs and I'm about 165. I doubt it's a spring deal, but maybe.

  I have used some 35mm film negatives that have worked as the "seal saver", or a laminated business card. its hit or miss it seems, but I will try again.

  5mm of oil makes a big diff? Then, I wonder, if its important to inspect fork oil level even when I get the seal cleared of dirt. Once it has leaked during the ride, on the trailor then in the garage waiting on me to get parts, there's no tellin' how much has been lost.

  So, if I add a step during the bike wash, I should be good? That being: Pull the dust cover down, clean and lube oil seal.


We used to use Pledge on the rods of the Foosball game that made them spin fast. I have also used Silicone spray lube that seems to work well. Would there be something like that, which might make the inner tube super slick?

The only thing visually wrong, is that there is some oxidation on the small inner rod. I don't think that would have an affect on the seals. I am just sick of fixing them. Its not like I am racing super cross on it. Know what I mean?

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