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    Source for Fork Seals

    The last step to get Shankapotomous legal is the state inspection, so I headed out to the Yamaha dealer first thing this morning. The inspector wiped his finger accross the front brakes under the forks and said my fork seals were leaking and it would not pass... bummer.
    Of course they did not have seals in stock so I thought I would order online. Meanwhile I cleaned up the rotors and under the rubber caps on the forks with brake cleaner and went to the Harley dealer to try again.. That guy really liked my bike and rode it and looked it over pretty good... all legal now, but I still want to get some seals. Any suggestions on the best seals and supplier for '80 standard?
    When the horse is dead, dismount.

    Bagapotomus - '80G Attempted Rescue, '78 Engine, Vetter Bags and Trunk.
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    Everyone has them, Dennis Kirk ships fast

    https://www.denniskirk.com/cruiser-m...aha-xs1100.mmy
    Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

    1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifier

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    • #3
      If you still plan on using air assist, then I would use OEM Yamaha seals $$. If you have fitted hevier springs and don't use air then I would use some cheaper standard seals, like K+L's from Georgefix web site. If the tubes are pitted/dented, then I would use Leakproof brand, JMHO, YMMV.

      Edit: I've used the Parts Unlimited brand $10/pr from DK with no problems, but on non-damaged tubes. A few pits will eat them up.
      Last edited by bikerphil; 11-20-2011, 12:02 AM.
      2H7 (79) owned since '89
      3H3 owned since '06

      "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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      • #4
        +1 stated by Phil.........and I would use OEM either way. Least there still available for the Standard.
        81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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        • #5
          Oem

          +1 on OEM, considering all the work to install and get back on the bike, why take a chance Here is a set of OEM for $36.95 + S/H for Special if anyone need them
          http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-XS110...sories&vxp=mtr
          Originally posted by motoman View Post
          +1 stated by Phil.........and I would use OEM either way. Least there still available for the Standard.
          1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
          1980 XS1100 Special
          1990 V Max
          1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
          1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
          1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
          1974 CB750-Four



          Past/pres Car's
          1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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          • #6
            OEM seals fo a G

            $17.76 each +S/H for a G
            http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/ya...145-00-00.html


            Originally posted by Barnfresh View Post
            The last step to get Shankapotomous legal is the state inspection, so I headed out to the Yamaha dealer first thing this morning. The inspector wiped his finger accross the front brakes under the forks and said my fork seals were leaking and it would not pass... bummer.
            Of course they did not have seals in stock so I thought I would order online. Meanwhile I cleaned up the rotors and under the rubber caps on the forks with brake cleaner and went to the Harley dealer to try again.. That guy really liked my bike and rode it and looked it over pretty good... all legal now, but I still want to get some seals. Any suggestions on the best seals and supplier for '80 standard?
            1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
            1980 XS1100 Special
            1990 V Max
            1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
            1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
            1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
            1974 CB750-Four



            Past/pres Car's
            1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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            • #7
              good find on the Special fork seals seeing they are no longer available OEM for the Special or XJ.
              81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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              • #8
                79SF seals from Yamaha are $30.00 each
                http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/ya...145-00-00.html

                Originally posted by motoman View Post
                good find on the Special fork seals seeing they are no longer available OEM for the Special or XJ.
                1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
                1980 XS1100 Special
                1990 V Max
                1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
                1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
                1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
                1974 CB750-Four



                Past/pres Car's
                1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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                • #9
                  Whatever a few suppliers may have left............better grab 'em if your aboarb a Special/XJ
                  81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                  • #10
                    Motoman

                    Hey Motoman, I agree with you. My was because the only other seals I could find to pass on to the group was twice as much You are right about, get them now if you need them because there arent many out there to get!

                    Originally posted by motoman View Post
                    Whatever a few suppliers may have left............better grab 'em if your aboarb a Special/XJ
                    1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
                    1980 XS1100 Special
                    1990 V Max
                    1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
                    1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
                    1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
                    1974 CB750-Four



                    Past/pres Car's
                    1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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                    • #11
                      Georgefix has them in his store for $11 and a nice pile of other rebuild parts too. I've been getting things from him for years...always the right price and shippied very quick.
                      http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-81-XS1100...item2c5d0daa3b
                      79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
                      80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
                      80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
                      79 DT 100

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                      • #12
                        Georgefix it is. Thanks. Now I just need to get those babies down into those long silver tubes..
                        When the horse is dead, dismount.

                        Bagapotomus - '80G Attempted Rescue, '78 Engine, Vetter Bags and Trunk.

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                        • #13
                          Motoman & I

                          We were talking Yamaha OEM seals, aftermarkets are still out there from many sources, but there is a "BIG" differance If you plan on pressureizing the tubes or they are less then perfect surface, they will leak alot sooner then the OEM IMHO

                          Originally posted by xs11lover View Post
                          Georgefix has them in his store for $11 and a nice pile of other rebuild parts too. I've been getting things from him for years...always the right price and shippied very quick.
                          http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-81-XS1100...item2c5d0daa3b
                          1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
                          1980 XS1100 Special
                          1990 V Max
                          1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
                          1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
                          1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
                          1974 CB750-Four



                          Past/pres Car's
                          1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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                          • #14
                            Make sure you get the right ones...special and standards are not the same. He has both.
                            79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
                            80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
                            80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
                            79 DT 100

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by XS1100_OEM4ME View Post
                              We were talking Yamaha OEM seals, aftermarkets are still out there from many sources, but there is a "BIG" difference If you plan on pressurizing the tubes or they are less then perfect surface, they will leak alot sooner then the OEM IMHO
                              Hi Lon,
                              2 years back I replaced my bike's oil puking fork seals with whatever make it is that Dennis Kirk sells. FWIW they still stay pumped up.
                              Fred Hill, S'toon
                              XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                              "The Flying Pumpkin"

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