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HarrisBikeNut Brick Rider
Joined: 28 Nov 2018 Posts: 26 Location: Lincolnshire, England
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:05 pm Post subject: K1100RS Fork seal life. |
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Anybody got a view on how long fork seals on a K11RS should last? I fitted a new set with new oil etc about a year and 8000 miles ago. I am "concerned" that they appear to be going again. Using a Sealmate appears to have "cured" the issue for now but just thought I would ask the question. Fork legs are free from rust and pitting. Is the issue dirt and dust gumming up the works? Or is this bike just hard on fork seals?
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Scott_Anderson Site Admin
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 3119 Location: Central Iowa, USA
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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If using Sealmate, stops the leaking, then yes, it is dirt, bug guts, etc....
I'd suggest installing a set of fork gaitors or boots on the forks to help protect them.
I have them on both bikes with good results and longer seal life. _________________ Ride safe.
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Jim Site Admin
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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Bob - I think I have put over 50,000 on the K since the forks were rebuilt - at least 40,000 - put gaiters on then - no leaks yet. _________________ Jim
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10085 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:52 am Post subject: |
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If you're pulling wheelies all of the time then less dirt gets into the fork seals.
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HarrisBikeNut Brick Rider
Joined: 28 Nov 2018 Posts: 26 Location: Lincolnshire, England
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:09 pm Post subject: K11RS Fork seals |
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Thanks for the replies guys. Fork gaiters it is then!
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