More frustration

[alexis291]

Never, ever, ever, ever, ever buy cheap fork seals. When they let go it will not be at a convenient time, for example, when you are about to set off on a test ride after spending several days sorting your brakes out.

[johnny]

greetings..

there a few things i getts oem... fork seals and fork bushings are 2 of them... when done together and with begining and midseason suspension fluid changes and with tube protectors it should be good for a long time...

j o

[alexis291]

OEM seal fitted - no leaks. Johnny is right as usual.

[Martin]

Fitting gaiters will prolong seal life. If you don't want to fit gaiters grease the space between the dust cover and the seal with heavy silicone grease. The grease will stop crap that gets past the dust cover. Change the grease every couple of years, more often if riding in dusty areas. Silicone grease can also be used under brake cylinder boots to stop water ingress.
Regards Martin.

[alexis291]

Thanks Martin. In my case it wasn’t a case of gradual wear or dirt build up. The seal had been fine for a few weeks then just let go all of a sudden and the oil flooded out. I’ve never seen anything like it. Another case of “you get what you pay for”.

[Chaos]

If you don't want to fit gaiters grease the space between the dust cover and the seal with heavy silicone grease.

I use the same grease for the fluidblock on K75's, only now it's usually called high vacuum grease, much less interesting than what it used to be called.

[Martin]

I use the same, High Vacuum Grease made by Dow Corning. I had to find another use for it other than the Fluidbloc.  :dunno I even use it for household jobs.
Regards Martin.