The seals are leaking on my '03 KX forks. I figured I'd buy the bushings too before I dig into them. I was on Race Tech's site and noticed they sell 2 different types of seal, one costing quite a bit more than the other.
Does anyone have any experience with one type lasting any better than another? Also, what tools are really necessary to do the job correctly?
Any pointers are welcome.
Thanks.
Fork seal preference?
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Fork seal preference?
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I believe its pivot works that makes a bushing and seal kit for 65 or so, the one thing a lot of folks dont know or do is scrub the lower tubes with scotchbright to get the rubber residue off, making the new seals less sticky
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I am curious about this topic also since I may have to re-build a set of forks soon. I remember reading somewhere that oem fork seals work the best. The pivot works kit is attractive because it includes all the stuff needed for a rebuild. Has anyone use the pivot works kit? Is oem the way to go?
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Tony
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If your inner tubes are at all nicked, scratched or goobered, they'll leak much sooner than later. Certainly sooner than they should. Maybe as soon as you put 'em back on.
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