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new fork seals leaking

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Simon,
Thanks for the help!

I'm going to get on it - BTW - be watching for a Colorado ride soon.

--Dwight
 
My fork seals are tight!

My fork seals are tight!

I purchased a "Leak Proof" brand lifetime seals from ebay for my '76 GS750. When I try and put the snap ring on above the washer and seal there doesn't seem to be any room for the ring to make the groove. Unless I force it down, which I dont want to do right now. Any suggestions?
 
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AirCooledFour said:
I purchased a "Leak Proof" brand lifetime seals from ebay for my '76 GS750. When I try and put the snap ring on above the washer and seal there doesn't seem to be any room for the ring to make the groove. Unless I force it down, which I dont want to do right now. Any suggestions?
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How did you install the seals? Did you drive them in with the proper tool?
 
Fork Seals

Fork Seals

No, they just about dropped right in. easily. When I slide in the tubes they snug up alot and fit tightly. Is it when I have the tubes in I drive them down? I think I only need about a 1/16" so I can install the clips over the washer.

reddirtrider said:
How did you install the seals? Did you drive them in with the proper tool?
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You need to remove the fork tubes and tap the seals down until they seat (you did put the cup washers below the seals in the right way up - if your bike is fitted with them?)

Don't bash on the seals with a mallet (or you'll booger the seals) - use the old seals as a cushion between the mallet and the seals and gently tap. Cheaper than buying the proper tool.
 
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