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I was getting ready to order some fork seals when I realized, a lot of sellers have no idea what they are doing, I need to know what the actuall size of the seal is, I'm getting conflicting desriptions, stating for the same bike. I know they are different between standard and special and maybe even midnight Special, But sellers are selling several different sizes for the same model. I have a 79XS1100SF (3H3) what is the size 37mm....39mm x?x? Thanks! Rich
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Last edited by BA80; 12-17-2011, 11:04 AM.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.”
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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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all the smaller ones I've seen advertised were for standards....lol I want the actuall dimensions if anyone has them, so I'm sure to get the right ones, I know some of you may say buy this guys or that guys, I'm just ordering via the least expensive, not buying the best of everything on this build.
EDIT; I follow the link(should have done that first) are these then the right dim for the 79SF 37mm x 48mm x 12.5mm ?81 XS1100HComment
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Originally posted by old_skool View Post
The dimensions are shown on that ebay post.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.Comment
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here's the dilema...another seller claiming the right model, with a different size
instead of 37mm x 48mm x 12.5mm
2 BRAND NEW FORK SEALS. 39X48X10.5MM
FITS:
79-81 XS1100 SF/SG/SH SPECIAL XS1100SF XS1100SG XS1100SH
81-82 XS1100 LG/LH MIDNIGHT SPECIAL XS1100LH XS1100LH81 XS1100HComment
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The correct size for the Special fork seal is 37X48X10.5
Georgefix...
http://www.georgefixs.com/servlet/th...IAL-%26/DetailLast edited by bikerphil; 12-17-2011, 11:24 AM.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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My mistake......sorry.
It seems there is room for the difference in depth though. However, I do trust Georgefix.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.Comment
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Just ordered! Thanks! Rich81 XS1100HComment
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I went to the stealership near where I live and got my seal from them for the 79 special forks I put on my standard and they are 37mm, then I asked if my 81 standard forks are the same and he said yes they are after looking them up and they only cost me $9.00 and no shipping charges either.Comment
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At ove $3 a gallon for gas, it would have cost me $15 just to drive to the dealship and back, so $11 with free ship was fine by me.81 XS1100HComment
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DC, don't know what dealer person was lookin at, but OEM fork seals are NA for the Specials. Fork seals OEM are 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.Comment
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My local dealer stocks/sells aftermarket parts in place of those 'NLA parts' as the manager is into vintage bikes. Now, this guy is honest and tells you it's aftermarket, but not all dealers may do that. If it doesn't come in Yamaha packaging, it's probably aftermarket....Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Sf79
There are still a few out there for the SF79's, but $30.00 each
http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/ya...145-00-00.html
Originally posted by motoman View Post1979 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 XK8Comment
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WOW, nice find!!Originally posted by XS1100_OEM4ME View PostThere are still a few out there for the SF79's, but $30.00 each
http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/ya...145-00-00.html81 XS1100HComment
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Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
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