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  • #1

    Leak Proof seals

    I won't ever buy another set. I put them in a set of forks and 2 sets of XJ shocks and all failed within a year of installation.
    Greg

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

    ― Albert Einstein

    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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  • #2
    Seals

    Yet another "too good to be true" product. Thanks for the heads-up Greg. I also have not been able to find a "leak proof" seal of any kind.

    Originally posted by BA80 View Post
    I won't ever buy another set. I put them in a set of forks and 2 sets of XJ shocks and all failed within a year of installation.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
      Yet another "too good to be true" product. Thanks for the heads-up Greg. I also have not been able to find a "leak proof" seal of any kind.
      It's the brand name........

      Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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      • #4
        Seals

        Yeah. I bought some a while back. I didn't like the looks of them. Still in the pack.

        Originally posted by BA80 View Post
        It's the brand name........

        Last edited by MPittma100; 09-02-2016, 11:17 AM.
        1981 XS1100H Venturer
        K&N Air Filter
        ACCT
        Custom Paint by Deitz
        Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
        Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
        Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
        Stebel Nautilus Horn
        EBC Front Rotors
        Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

        Mike

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        • #5
          I was told they were good by someone so that's what I got. They cost like 3x what regular seals are.
          Greg

          Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

          ― Albert Einstein

          80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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          • #6
            I fitted a pair which leaked straight away, fitted a normal set of seals a week later which lasted years. Total crap.
            Tom
            1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
            1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
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            • #7
              What that means is you pay three times as much and they "give you the leak, free".
              Howard

              ZRX1200

              BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Bonz View Post
                What that means is you pay three times as much and they "give you the leak, free".
                Can't afford THAT free stuff. These things are total junk. Glad they didn't give out at the rally.
                Greg

                Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                ― Albert Einstein

                80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                The list changes.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                  I won't ever buy another set. I put them in a set of forks and 2 sets of XJ shocks and all failed within a year of installation.
                  Dern........could of asked first, and told you the results of others when I was full into moto-x. This has been some 9-10yrs. back, but others results followed suit with your results, 100%.
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                  • #10
                    Those leak proof I have found are only good for dinged up fork tubes where it would rip up a conventional seal. The are easy to install though. You are supposed to leave a gap in between the seal and the top washer/c-clip for them to work/flex correctly.
                    Last edited by bikerphil; 09-11-2016, 12:00 AM.
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