XJ leaking Forks - Is there a seals kit?

[rickmcdougald]

XJ leaking Forks - Is there a seals kit?

Man, I hate that it drips on the brake cylinder, too!

I haven't had the forks apart, but I'd checked my local Yamaha dealer and found that some parts are discontinued. Ay Yi!

Anyone know where I can get either:

1. a kit, or
2. individual seals, gaskets, & etc

for both Front Forks?

Any help is appreciated,
RLMcD

[John]

Have you tried Bike Bandit, partsnmore or old bike barn? Or evy even? Those four come to mind right now, and I think there is a member that buys and sells old Japanese parts, but I can't recall his handle. It might be Bill Woods. Look him up and email him.

[lsippell]

I bought a set from partsnmore and a Yamaha set from http://www.zanottimotor.com/ and like the Yamaha set better.

Louis

[John]

I have never had any luck with aftermarket fork seals. They have all leaked, especially when charing the forks with air. I would recommend using OEM fork seals. I have had set of OEM seals in my bike for about 5 years now, with no leakage.