September 23, 201114 yr How often do the seals need to be replaced? Will not using the bike during cold weather/snow have any negative effects? I understand about when the seal gets crud in it or damaged and so forth, but typically how long should they last? Thanks, new to the feet-up scene. T Edited September 23, 201114 yr by Tman427
September 23, 201114 yr Not sure how long these seals last: SEALS ? What Charles is saying is; we need more info to help .
September 24, 201114 yr How often do the seals need to be replaced? Will not using the bike during cold weather/snow have any negative effects? I understand about when the seal gets crud in it or damaged and so forth, but typically how long should they last? Thanks, new to the feet-up scene. T I presume you are referring to fork seals since you mention crud and damage. I think they will last indefinitely if kept clean and there are no abrasive nicks on the tube to cut them. My '07 seals are original, but I use the "booties" to keep crud out, as the standard wipers are limited against mud.
September 24, 201114 yr Next question: How fast does "rubber" deteoriate? Aw, c'mon Copey..I've told you before those trojans are a one shot deal,not for re-using ! Back on topic..CopeMech lives in Texas where the temperature rarely touches down at 0 degrees C or below so he would think that the original seals are virtually everlasting I've ridden in -15c conditions before(for a laugh
September 25, 201114 yr Aw, c'mon Copey..I've told you before those trojans are a one shot deal,not for re-using ! Good thing we are not Scotchaneeze! Edited September 25, 201114 yr by copemech
September 25, 201114 yr Like Copey says if they're oozing and there are no scrapes on the stanctions then it's time to change them. Early Sherco forks are very basic and are relatively easy to change y'sel. I'm guessing around
September 25, 201114 yr If you're really tight the springs can be removed & unwound to allow you to cut a couple of mm off the end them wound back together & refitted giving more tension on the seal Should really only be done as a very short term fix Years ago, cue; violin music that was an official remedy (from a local GasGas dealer) to a perma-fault with leaking forks on '95 and '96 yr model Gassers.
September 25, 201114 yr Yup...the winning answer is...they're good until they're not. If they leak, replace them. The rubber boot/gaiter thingies work great. They seldom really dry out, though. Good idea to take them off on the bottom now and then and get some air in there. Fork tube chrome is tough stuff, but it will rust eventually.
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