FRONT FORK SEALS

[Dogbone]

Well i have replaced the fork seals twice now and still have leakage. Original seals started leaking so i replaced them including the bushings with a new set i got from Bikers dream and followed Gasman's how-to. My fault on them was i put them in upside down so i bought another set and put them in right side up but still leak as bad as if they were upside down again. Someone mentioned that if your forks get a shinny spot (chrome looking) in that area that the upper tube will have to be replaced due to wear. Is this true and where do i get a set or is there another brand of seal that i heard about in a conversation that says no leak garranteed. please let me know your thoughts. thanks guys.

 

[woodbutcher]

mine, at about 12.6k have that shiny spot. changed everything out around 8.5k and didn't have a leak before and still don't after. can't see how polishing is going to change the O.D. of the tube enough to make it leak w/ a new seal. something gotta be wrong. MHO

 

[erldawg]

I had the same issue. Then went to Harley dealer and picked up new seals. Installed them from the top or the fork tube-(a little more work) and duck tape over any grooves in fork tubes and spray the tubes up with WD40. Any minor cut in the seals from the grooves in the fork tubes and them babies will leak.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

Due to the extreme angle of our tubes they will wear faster in that specific area. Once worn they will leak and you only have two options. Replace or repair
I saw these on fleaBay
Ironhorse Harley Big Dog 41mm Fork Tubes 10 Over Stock | eBay
Not sure if they will work or not but its a start.

 

[Dogbone]

thanks guys i used one of them fancy measuring tools and they measure at 1.62 which is within limits i heard. i guess i need to look at other things that may be wrong. hey Kapt, i thought our forks are 12" the ebay says 10". i looked on BDM and it says 12" too.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

Thats why I said I wasn't sure if they would work or not. I was just pointing out that there are options.

 

[Dogbone]

sorry Kapt didnt read your last line. was going straight for the link....