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Author Message   Union_man Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 02:40 pm:        I noticed a small leak on my right fork seal. I ordered a new set from HD. They are on back order. Surprise surprise! I wonder how long this will take.   Pontlee77 Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 02:51 pm:        They are showa forks should be easy to find.   Hughlysses Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 03:00 pm:        I believe American Sport Bike stocks them.   Mark_weiss Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 06:24 pm:        The seals are a standard part, all that you need are the dimensions from the old seal(don't have them handy right now). Even a machine parts warehouse may stock them.   Leoallafila Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 06:37 pm:        before you change them (it's quite a PITA) try pushing the thinnest blade of a feeler gauge (like the one that you use for valve clearances) between the fork leg and the seal and make it go around the whole seal as you do an upward/downward movement. This can sometimes fix a bent lip and remove any debris that cause it not to adhere properly fixing your issue. As you do it it will obviously leak a little oil so you will have to restore the proper amount when done. IT works 2 out of 5 times averagely so it's worth a try in my book   Brown_e Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 07:01 pm:        I had a blown fork seal while I was in the Keys of Florida this winter. Ft Lauderdale Harley got the part soon enough but took them a while to get the tool to do it. I would think the seal would be easy to find.   Towpro Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 08:05 pm:        Better then a feeler gauge, try to slide something like a business card up between the tube and seal to flush out the dirt. The feeler gauge might cut the seal. It works on my Zukes on my Husky.   Leoallafila Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 08:16 pm:        A credit card would probably be too thick, I have heard of people that have used camera film too if the feeler gauge feels too risky. However they have rounded edges and I've never cut any seal, and nothing will be as slim and strong as steel IMHO   Stevem123 Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 09:05 pm:        Replacing the seals and slide bushings are easy if you know what youre doing and have the tools. I can do both forks in a couple hours and thats taking my time at it.   Ratbuell Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 09:37 pm:        35mm film (remember that stuff?!?!?) works perfectly as a "wiper". +1000 on American Sport Bike. Check with Al.   Uly_man Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - 03:25 pm:        Any leak is because of a worn/damaged seal and/or worn forks. If you think you have "bits" in the fluid you should change all seals and fluid. All sets/pairs and ALWAYS.   Ourdee Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - 07:59 pm:        Where are the fork rebuilding videos Tepideath stars in?   Motorfish Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - 11:10 pm:        I did the 35mm film, negative, trick on my Ducati once and it worked for me.

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