Fork seal experience any good bad comments about brands?

[gggGary]

I want to order in some fork seals and dust covers for the herd and I am wondering if anyone has had good or bad experience with various brands and venders of fork seals? Action, leaks, longevity, fit?

 

[Punkskalar]

I use some from Italy, can't recall the name brand. They are good! Over 50-60 sets installed and never a problem.

 

[5twins]

All I've ever used were the MikesXS ones. They're the generic Parts Plus variety and are probably what you'd get if you had a local shop order you some. I have no complaints - they've always worked fine for me.

 

[jd750ace]

Parts Unlimited's "store brand" seals have always worked fine for me. I have used the "Leak Proof" seals a couple of times too. My only bad experience with seals was actually installer error.

 

[racerdave]

Haven't done any XS yet,. when I was doing a lot of Kawi's, I used LeakProof Pro Moly often. Never any problems. As I'm sure you know, the secret is a smooth shaft. A little pit you can get away with, it's the raised edge nicks you have to smooth over.

 

[Royboy]

MMM at 650 Central recommends and sells the All Balls fork seals. I've always used them, never a problem.

roy

 

[retiredgentleman]

Another vote for the "Allballs" triple lip seals that 650central sells...................work 100% .

 

[pcoumbe]

Yep, Allballs elastomer triple lip seals from 650 Central work well for me. Have used them in other bikes too without problems.

 

[xjwmx]

I'm getting ready to install a pair of OEM Yamahas, which are still available from dealers. I'm going to use OEM rubber parts when they're available. Unless I know a proven and cheaper alternative.

 

[Maxx650]

hey Gary, I used these from Mikes on my 79. Fit in my 35mm forks perfectly. No more leaky oil I ordered some of MikesXS short dust covers too.. haven't tried them on yet.

http://www.mikesxs.net/product/27-1007.html