fork seal replacement

[gstallons]

These fork seals on USD forks have the least amount of "tension" I have ever found on anything labeled as a seal so these need TLC. The most attention , the most care , the best fork oil , the BEST seals PERIOD . I remember reading an article on USD fork maintenance where Yamaha was recommending  removing the seal spring ang cutting X number of turns out of the spring to get a better seal and reduce seal weeping.              

Be careful when you are working on these forks , one bad move w/a screwdriver , hammer or anything can leave you with a pile of scrap.

[activpop]

On 5/29/2024 at 11:30 AM, LaGrasta said:

Yes, skeptic here as well. After some research, you'll be disappointed to find many of the items we purchase, originate from China. In the case of the seals, there are some that are not, but many are the exact same ones as these. At any rate, mine have been good thus far. I did however keep the original dust seals. I like the spring it had on it.

The seals I bought were from Italy. They came with an Italian price tag, not one from China. I feel like they fall under the diminishing returns category, but it's history now because they are installed.