Fork seal replacement

[LoftCol]

Good afternoon, just discovered that the oil seal has gone on the front right hand side fork. I am planning to change them both, how do I identify which type of forks I have. The brake calipers are held in place by a single bolt the screws up from the bottom. The wheel shaft is clamped on the right-hand side and castle nut on the left.
Thanks for any advice

[bikerphil]

Those forks are from a Special, 79-81. Midnight Special 81 is different and won't fit. 37X48X10.5 is the size of the seal for your forks.

[LoftCol]

Brilliant, thanks. I will get some ordered. Are then other seals I should think about replacing while they are out? Thanks

[bikerphil]

No other seals, just the oil seal and the dust boot on the top. The dust boot is usually ok unless it is cracked.

[LoftCol]

Sorry, one other question. Does anyone know what size the clip should be that sits on top of the seal? It looks like both mine are missing. I am thinking the same size as the outer diameter of the seal.

Thanks

[DiverRay]

It should be just OVER the size of the seal, as it needs to fit snugly into the grove in the top of the fork. Here is the Yamaha part number : 34X-23156-00-00 . . CLIP, OIL SEAL . Looking at the number it MIGHT be a 56mm outside diameter. I would measure to be sure, but you can buy the inside snap rings at most hardware stores.

[DEEBS11]

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