Crap ! Leaky fork seal

[bonanzadave]

And I think I see why.... That little sharp gouge just to the left of the flash reflection (about 7 o clock). Its already eaten two seals.

Ya think I could sand / buff that out ?

[BassCliff]

Hi,

You might have to fill it with something before you sand/buff it smooth. JB weld? A friend of mine did that to his Goldwing forks to get rid of the pitting. It worked fine.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[rapidray]

I would use a flat, fine, single cut file. Ray.

[Guest]

Do as Ray said and try some Leak Proof Pro-Moly seals. They float more and I've had good luck with them.

[Nessism]

File is too coarse, I'd use a fine grade whetstone of some sort. Don't remove very much material, just smooth over the corners of the chip. Oh, and start looking for a new set of tubes.

[bonanzadave]

start looking for a new set of tubes.

F !! Its my fault. I tried digging a seal out without disassembling the fork. All Balls dont list the Moly/Silicon seals for my bike. I got some S seals at the dealer. Guess Ill give it a shot. Thanks......

[hampshirehog]

Like Ray says, use a file (very fine). Finish off with some wet and dry (it'll take a lot of rubbing). You can fill with JB Weld or Liquid Steel - both work well but you must degrease like you've never degreased before!

[Road_Clam]

I use a large file with #220 emery taped to the face of the file and a bit of oil. All's you want to do is remove the raised rust pit, so the seal won't develop a nick.

BTW, I also religiously coat my fork shafts with some grease over the winter months to prevent rusting...

[Road_Clam]

F !! Its my fault. I tried digging a seal out without disassembling the fork. All Balls dont list the Moly/Silicon seals for my bike. I got some S seals at the dealer. Guess Ill give it a shot. Thanks......

Incorrect, and destructive method ! (sorry to rub salt)

read this thread about the correct way to remove the seals/bushings, you can do it yourself !

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=139760&highlight=fork+seals

[bonanzadave]

Incorrect, and destructive method ! (sorry to rub salt)

Thanks Rich . Really tho, thanks for the thread link. Ya got any more pics of the overhaul ? Im a bit cornfused by the bushing thingy you mention, and the steps for reassembly. Im assuming you disconnected the brake lines....

Ive got mine apart right now. Talk to me Clammy.....

so the seal won't develop a nick.

By the way, that leaky seal looked perfect. Not a nick anywhere. ???