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whybeeten
Joined: 11 Sep 2010 Posts: 37 Location: lincolnshire
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Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:52 pm Post subject: Blown Dieci fork seals |
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Hi All,Just come back from a ride and noticed a bit of oil splash around front of lower fairing and there's quite a bit of oil on both fork sliders,looks like both seals have gone simultaneously!...does anyone know whether original fork seals are still available anywhere,or if not is there anything i can use as an alternative,thanks for any advice .
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zombie
Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 272 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Never heard of any probs for the YB10 at all.
I believe it is 42mm which seems to be quite a common size??
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whybeeten
Joined: 11 Sep 2010 Posts: 37 Location: lincolnshire
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:38 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Zombie,They are 40mm,will any 40mm seals do the job or are they specific to the bike,may seem a dumb question but i've never had to change any before.
Thanks Phil. |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:02 am Post subject: |
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40mm is just one of three dimensions you need to take into account.
40mm is the inside diameter, you'll need the outside diameter and the thickness of the seals and then yes, you can use any fork seals with those dimensions. But, only use good quality seals |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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The seals will probably have a number on them, if you google it you'll get the dimensions and maybe a supplier too.
Alternatively you can get in touch with a susension company and have the forks built with new springs to suit you. _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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bluedog59
Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 37
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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I did mine a few years ago and I don't remember seals being a problem,I think they are a standard size. If you are replacing the bushes then getting the one located under the seal can be a problem. K-Tech sorted me out using 2 bushes half the length. Worked perfect. |
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philfingers
Joined: 05 Sep 2009 Posts: 337 Location: Bimota Capital of the UK, Kidderminster
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:36 am Post subject: |
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www.simplybearings.co.uk
get mine from here, they're ok usually _________________ 03 YB11, 03 Aprilia RSVR Edwards, 94 Ducati Superlight III, 95 Honda NC30, 04 Ducati 999S, 91 kawasaki KR1-S C2, 91 Ducati 851 USD Strada, 89 ZXR750H1, 90 ZXR400H1, 205 16v Rally Car, A6 2.7TDI Avant, STM R1 engined Phoenix |
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whybeeten
Joined: 11 Sep 2010 Posts: 37 Location: lincolnshire
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Just changed the seals,for anyone who wants to know they are 40mm bore,52 mm o/d,and 10mm thick.
Phil. |
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bluedog59
Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 37
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 9:59 am Post subject: |
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Same as some Aprilia RS125's. |
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