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  • #1

    Mystery Fork Seals...

    While doing my 'fork rebuild' tech tip, I ran into these that were fitted to my extra set of SG forks....



    These are the outer dust seals, and they don't 'wrap' down the fork slider. They fit perfectly and are driven in like the internal seals. I looked, but I can't find any name/numbers on them anywhere. Anybody seen these?

    Would have been the perfect solution for DGXSER's 'lipless' fork brace...
    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...
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  • #2
    A lot of bikes use that type of dust wiper, I've never seen them on XS forks though. My FJ forks have those.
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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    • #3
      Fork rebuild tech tip

      Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
      While doing my 'fork rebuild' tech tip, I ran into these that were fitted to my extra set of SG forks....



      These are the outer dust seals, and they don't 'wrap' down the fork slider. They fit perfectly and are driven in like the internal seals. I looked, but I can't find any name/numbers on them anywhere. Anybody seen these?

      Would have been the perfect solution for DGXSER's 'lipless' fork brace...
      Steve
      Where did you put the tech tip?
      78 XS1100E Standard
      Coca Cola Red
      Hooker Headers

      http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00580.jpg

      1979 XS1100 Special
      http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg

      1980 XS Standard
      http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC01137.jpg

      2006 Roadstar Warrior
      http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...um/warrior.jpg

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      • #4
        Originally posted by foreda View Post
        Steve
        Where did you put the tech tip?
        I haven't posted it yet.... patience grasshopper...
        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...

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        • #5
          Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
          I haven't posted it yet.... patience grasshopper...
          Patience is one thing I do not have!
          78 XS1100E Standard
          Coca Cola Red
          Hooker Headers

          http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00580.jpg

          1979 XS1100 Special
          http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg

          1980 XS Standard
          http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC01137.jpg

          2006 Roadstar Warrior
          http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...um/warrior.jpg

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          • #6
            Those look to be the same things that are on my 650 Maxim.
            The Old Tamer
            _________________________
            1979 XS1100SF (The Fire Dragon)
            1982 650 Maxim (The Little Dragon)
            another '82 650 Maxim (Parts Dragon)
            1981 XS1100SH (The Black Dragon)

            If there are more than three bolts holding it on there, it is most likely a very important part!

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            • #7
              Steve, not sure who had the brace you mentioned, but it wasn't me.
              Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

              When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

              81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
              80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


              Previously owned
              93 GSX600F
              80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
              81 XS1100 Special
              81 CB750 C
              80 CB750 C
              78 XS750

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              • #8
                Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
                Steve, not sure who had the brace you mentioned, but it wasn't me.
                It is dpotter that has the knock-off t-kat.
                Nathan
                KD9ARL

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                1978 XS1100E
                K&N Filter
                #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                OEM Exhaust
                ATK Fork Brace
                LED Dash lights
                Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                Green Monster Coils
                SS Brake Lines
                Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Dragon Tamer View Post
                  Those look to be the same things that are on my 650 Maxim.
                  Same with my '80 XJ650
                  82J · 81SH · 79SF Fire Damage · 78E · 79F Parts Bike · 04 Buell Blast
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Prothec View Post
                    Same with my '80 XJ650
                    That would be rare, since they were only made in 82.........
                    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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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by motoman View Post
                      That would be rare, since they were only made in 82.........
                      What was only made in '82?
                      82J · 81SH · 79SF Fire Damage · 78E · 79F Parts Bike · 04 Buell Blast
                      Website/Blog

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by motoman View Post
                        That would be rare, since they were only made in 82.........
                        Really??

                        http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamah...axim#section_1
                        Nathan
                        KD9ARL

                        μολὼν λαβέ

                        1978 XS1100E
                        K&N Filter
                        #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                        OEM Exhaust
                        ATK Fork Brace
                        LED Dash lights
                        Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                        Green Monster Coils
                        SS Brake Lines
                        Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                        In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                        Theodore Roosevelt

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                        • #13
                          Maybe he missed the 650 part of the XJ ;-)
                          If I remember when I replaced my seals last year, that is just the dust seal and there is a traditional looking seal under it. I replaced them with oem and they're leaking bad again. I hope to do all of mine again soon with dust covers if I can find everything. Now that someone posted about the rear XJ shock gaiters, I can't wait to do those too.
                          82J · 81SH · 79SF Fire Damage · 78E · 79F Parts Bike · 04 Buell Blast
                          Website/Blog

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Prothec View Post
                            Maybe he missed the 650 part of the XJ ;-)
                            If I remember when I replaced my seals last year, that is just the dust seal and there is a traditional looking seal under it. I replaced them with oem and they're leaking bad again. I hope to do all of mine again soon with dust covers if I can find everything. Now that someone posted about the rear XJ shock gaiters, I can't wait to do those too.
                            No, my bad, Nate is correct. Was thinking of the XJ11, but that 'big block' went to our friends up north thru 84 anyways.....(BTW Nate, that should earn you ten points.)
                            Last edited by motoman; 07-02-2012, 05:28 PM.
                            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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