Tour Max oil seal kit

[bankerbiker]

For my old stuff like the XS, I like to keep “spares“ on hand because you never know…… If a seal can be replaced without significant disassembly I’m ok with off branded product. But for something deep inside the engine, or a pita to get to, I try to use OEM stuff. That said, I chased a leaking cam seal for a couple of seasons using seals from XS650DIRECT. They are easy to get to but I was frustrated they kept seeping. I ended up buying OEM Yamaha seals and under the covers is dry as a bone. Note aftermarket seals were thicker than OEM.

While I note this thread was from January 2023, I am hoping you can remember where you got the OEM Yamaha seals. I am in Ontario as well and have been using XS650 Direct for parts. However, if you say the seals you got from XS650 Direct continued to leak, it is not much of an endorsement for them. Jim and others have referred me to Ebay listings, but the parts are coming from Europe with long delivery times. I am wondering why there isn't someone in Canada or the US carrying the TourMax seals being recommended. Do you recall where the OEM Yamaha parts came from? Thanks.

 

[bosco659]

Some OEM seals are still available from the dealer. Depends which ones. Not so long ago I bought cam and fork seals from Yamaha. They cost quite a bit more though. For me if the seal is easy to get to I don’t mind trying aftermarket stuff. If it’s buried deep in the motor I’d rather use the best parts available.