leaking fork? no probliem?

[mike1994]

hey everyone i found a 5$ trick for leaking forks, thought i might share this with you. it actually works!!! i had a leaking right fork, looking online and i was about to get it fixed till i came across this link http://sealmate.net/ no joke it actually works, i went threw the worst streets after and no leak! you guys should give it a try before replacing your fork seals

http://sealmate.net/

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[The Buddha]

Ha ha, stupid GS rusts and rips the seal ... good luck with that.
Cool.
Buddha.

[JAS6377]

I've read on other forums that if you clean the fork seals out with a business card or something, then pack everything under the dust cover with lithium grease, it'll help extend the life of the seal. I assume the grease will also help prevent rust.

[The Buddha]

I've read on other forums that if you clean the fork seals out with a business card or something, then pack everything under the dust cover with lithium grease, it'll help extend the life of the seal. I assume the grease will also help prevent rust.

Lithium grease may work, It may just melt and get out and into the oil as well ...

Cool.
Buddha.

[dsmirnov83]

I did fork seals on my old GS. Let me tell you, that is not too pleasant of a task.

Taught me one thing though. I do not want the forks to rust. So I now apply a thin coat of engine oil on the top of the forks every time I clean and lube my chain. The rust never returned till the day I sold the bike. I have another GS in my stable now and I am doing the same for this one.

Cheers.

[yamahonkawazuki]

ive used petroleum jelly in times past. ( aka vaseline)

[The Buddha]

ive used petroleum jelly in times past. ( aka vaseline)

That will melt and run out and the n@ night when it gets cool it will solidify and get white moisture ...
However you put a thin coat of it on the fork stanchions it will not rust as fast ...
Cool.
Buddha.

[fetor56]

I'd try this Sealmate if needed,i'v heard from other ppl it mostly works.Till then i'll stick with keeping my forks clean & my bike always under cover.

[burning1]

Don't pack the seals. The grease will eventually collect dirt, which will slowly grind down the fork tube and seal. Instead, apply a little lube under the dust cap, and compress the forks a few times to work the grease under the seal. Remove any excess.

[Joolstacho]

The good fork oils are supposed to contain a chemical which softens and swells the seal rubber slightly, which helps.
There seem to be a lot of aftermarket seals out there (eg Pyramid Parts) who are selling seals which are garbage. The wrong rubber. I just did a CX Euro and an RZ, and both seep in spite of meticulous fitting and good condition chrome stanchions.
Bugger! Got to do them both again.
Changing seals is a cinch, you just need the right technique and make/get the right size seal driver.

[JohnY]

I cleaned my [lightly leaking] seals with SealMate and it worked. Some folks have reported doing the same job with a piece of film or other materials.

At first it seemed to make the leak worse, but after ~50km of riding the leak completely stopped. Since then I've put on over 1000km and so far so good.