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| Author: | chrisx1 [ 24 Dec 2017 19:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Leaking fork |
I have had the forks on my X1 rebuilt twice now with new seals dust and oil and yet the right fork still leaks. What could be wrong with it, any ideas? |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 24 Dec 2017 19:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
is the chrome on the fork slider scored ? what make were the seals ? did the same person do the assembling ...are they qualified/skilled ? i did mine & they don't leak on my X1 but.. i did a set on a yamaha rd they leaked like fukc ,turns out they were a single lip seal..so be careful what you buy 
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| Author: | chrisx1 [ 24 Dec 2017 20:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
Two different people did the seals. Used genuine Buell bits. No scoring on forks. Both people were competent mechanics. |
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| Author: | chrisx1 [ 24 Dec 2017 20:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
Also, the same leg both times. |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 24 Dec 2017 21:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
OK is the outer damaged ,not letting the seal sit correctly. sounds like it needs a good thorough looking at .  time
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| Author: | pash [ 24 Dec 2017 21:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
My top tips... Use genuine (NOK) seals (I use Honda RS250 seals - they are identical to the Buell 41mm seals). Wrap insulation tape over the sharp endges of the fork bush recess for when you push the seal down the slider. Bounce the forks with the axle tight but the axle clamps undone to allow them to find their place in life. Then tighten the clamps. |
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| Author: | chrisx1 [ 24 Dec 2017 21:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
Well something else to do in the new year. Cheers guys. |
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| Author: | chrisx1 [ 24 Dec 2017 22:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
Pash I've typed in Honda Rs 250 nok oils seals but various sizes come up. Where do you buy yours. 
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| Author: | Maz [ 24 Dec 2017 22:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
So, if the seals were replaced by competent mechanics, this begs the question, why have they failed again.......either they were not competent, or they missed something like damaged chrome etc. ie. they were not that competent after all, or you're using shit brake pads ? |
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| Author: | pash [ 25 Dec 2017 06:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
Maz wrote: So, if the seals were replaced by competent mechanics, this begs the question, why have they failed again.......either they were not competent, or they missed something like damaged chrome etc. ie. they were not that competent after all, or you're using shit brake pads ?  chrisx1 wrote: Pash I've typed in Honda Rs 250 nok oils seals but various sizes come up. Where do you buy yours. viewtopic.php?p=199914#p199914 |
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| Author: | chrisx1 [ 25 Dec 2017 20:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaking fork |
Cheers guys. |
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