Fork seals

[Jon916]

I'm going to rebuild my Showa forks on my 98 916 to swap over the top tubes which have done the usual oxidising/discolouring. The replacement forks are from a later bike so have a wider spacing on the caliper mounts, so I will combine the original bottom tubes with the replacement top tubes. While doing this I will fit new seals. So my question is which seals shall I use, is there any that are better then others, or are they all much the same?

 

[AnonymousUser1]

A good seal:

 

[AnonymousUser1]

Another good seal:

 

[AnonymousUser1]

 

[Markduc]

I'm going to rebuild my Showa forks on my 98 916 to swap over the top tubes which have done the usual oxidising/discolouring. The replacement forks are from a later bike so have a wider spacing on the caliper mounts, so I will combine the original bottom tubes with the replacement top tubes. While doing this I will fit new seals. So my question is which seals shall I use, is there any that are better then others, or are they all much the same?

I used ktech seals and bushes when I did mine

 

[WAYNE]

I bought a set from Ebay made by Pyramid Parts for my 900ie, not fitted them yet (Triple Lipped/Double Sprung Low Stiction) £10.99.

 

[BobTheBounder]

When I rebuilt the mutley dvt forks, I used Ariete seals, exceeds oem specs.

ARI THE ORIGINAL FORK OIL SEALS BY ARIETE - MOTO - Ariete is you!

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[NoGutsNoGlory]

Well that's narrowed it down a bit.

 

[Jon916]

Well, I’ve ordered seals and bushes from Ktech , I’ll see how they go
Thanks for your advice