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Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Kwikasfuki on September 24, 2020, 02:02:19 PM

Title: Leaking fork seal
Post by: Kwikasfuki on September 24, 2020, 02:02:19 PM
Hi,

How easy is it to fix a leaking fork seal?  Is it something best left to a mechanic or can someone with my limited knowledge do it?
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal
Post by: O.C. on September 24, 2020, 06:34:16 PM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on September 24, 2020, 02:02:19 PM
Hi,

How easy is it to fix a leaking fork seal?  Is it something best left to a mechanic or can someone with my limited knowledge do it?

if I were you I'd take it Autorama,  :yes:       
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal
Post by: Lonewolf on September 24, 2020, 07:51:41 PM
Do you have any putty in the house?
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal
Post by: virginiajim on September 27, 2020, 02:55:23 PM
https://youtu.be/-D9ygYuSDiM

I'd try that first.  Could be some dirt lodged in it.
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal
Post by: Tregosy on September 28, 2020, 08:12:33 AM
My leaking fork seal was due to worn chrome, long story but I now have ZZR1400 forks with working compression valves at the bottom rebuilt with new stanchions by Firefox in Keighley. Didn't have any handling problems with the old forks but can feel a definite improvement with the fully adjustable new ones. Holds the line easier through bends.
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal
Post by: Burchy on September 30, 2020, 02:00:47 PM
Seal mate worked a treat for me
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