ralbrecht
New Member
Does anyone else have fork seal problems? It seems like I have to replace them every 2 or 3 years. I've had to do this since I bought it when it only had 11,000 miles on it. Is there a more permanent fix?
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Get rid of the stock springs and change oil every 2 years. Progressive and Racetech springs are very good.
Don't use aftermarket seals either.
95spfldmax
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Maybe review your install procedure. You might be damaging the seals as your installing them. Just a thought. Normally they last 20-30,000 miles or so. Check out Sean's video too. Very worth while.......
Barry barker
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Have you replaced the bushings in the forks?
ralbrecht
New Member
Thanks to everyone for your help. I appreciate it so much!
At least you have the 43 mm downtubes-'93+!
You might try those little tube guards they put on the newer forks, not sure what was the first year, I think around 2000? Who knows for sure if they do fit the earlier 43 mm forks before the forks came w/them? Plus, you can put some cool little "My Little Pony" sticker on there to buy you some street cred w/the 1%'ers at the roadhouse!:biglaugh:
You might try those little tube guards they put on the newer forks, not sure what was the first year, I think around 2000? Who knows for sure if they do fit the earlier 43 mm forks before the forks came w/them? Plus, you can put some cool little "My Little Pony" sticker on there to buy you some street cred w/the 1%'ers at the roadhouse!:biglaugh:
They won't fit. I replaced my 97 forks with 2003 forks to get the guards. Also added Race-Tech springs and emulators.
The rock guards will only fit the forks that were designed to have them....'02 and newer, I think.
satariel666
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I cant agree.
I have found some aftermarket seals to be beter then stockers more then dozen times. Not to mention about dust seals...
The entire fork will swap but not just the guards. I do have a few late model sets we are going to be selling soon!
Sean
Sean
satariel666
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A bit of machining is also allowed :biglaugh:
which ones? i've found 'moose' brand for dirt bikes hold up pretty damn well.
The "leak Proof" brand we've tried is absolute crap.
Thevmaxrider
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I noted that the OP is from Colorado. If you ride your Max in cold weather and hit a big bump that works the forks hard before the oil has had a chance to warm up a bit you can blow the seal. Had this happen on Toxic a couple of times until I smartened up.... and bought a USD front end LOL.
sdt354
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+1, I've learned that the hard way and will be putting OEM'S in after 3 years. I see a lot of VMAX's, mine included, and other bikes with an oil sheen on the tubes. Wheelies don't help....lol. I like guards because keeping the lower tubes clean is almost impossible.
Steve-o
sdt354
Well-Known Member
Great thought Barry. The condition of the internals could be a factor. I also, along with many, don't run air in my forks. Progressive recommends no air with their springs.
Steve-o
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satariel666
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Tourmax seals are great for example.
Maybe time for fork gaiters!
On a side note I do have some of the fork seal cleaning tools if anyone wants one! Can't remember the cost but they aren't expensive.
Sean
Sean
