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#1 Robk321

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Posted 22 September 2022 - 11:46 am

Hi all,
At what mileage can I expect the fork seals to need replacing? Bike is on about 23k now, there is nothing in the paperwork I have to suggest they have been touched.
Should I do them as a precaution or wait for if or when they leak? Its a 900, Cheers

Edited by Robk321, 22 September 2022 - 11:48 am.


#2 steve27bha

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Posted 22 September 2022 - 11:52 am

" If it ain't broke, don't fix it "

 

I've got over double your mileage on an '09 reg and they are still the originals.

 

Just keep the stanchions clean.


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#3 Robk321

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Posted 22 September 2022 - 12:06 pm

Thanks! The correct answer I was looking for!

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Posted 25 September 2022 - 08:37 pm

And if they start and there's no obvious pitting, get a Seal Buddy/Mate before stripping out parts 


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