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Anyone used All-Balls fork seals ?

My friends and I have used them on various bikes. Havent had a problem with them at all. For some bikes, the oil seal is an upgraded/better sealing oil seal :thumbsup:
 
I've used their bearings many times with good results but not the seals. If they have the same quality control then you should have no worries.
 
Thanks Guys - That's a big help !! Seems like I can get a good deal on these but didn't want to try them if others have found them to be junk.
 
I just installed a set on a WR 300. Two rides and all is well. I really liked the dust covers, seemed to be very tight fit.
 
I was told by a my dealer, who was told by a very reputable suspension tuner here in Oz, take the inner spring out of the seal, and cut of 3mm, reinstall.
He reckons the Marzocchi's on the 300's haven't leaked since.
I did it to mine, but have yet to install them
 
Thanks RobNewy ! I assume he's talking about the oil seal, or is that the dust seal also ?
 
RobNewy said:
I was told by a my dealer, who was told by a very reputable suspension tuner here in Oz, take the inner spring out of the seal, and cut of 3mm, reinstall.
He reckons the Marzocchi's on the 300's haven't leaked since.
I did it to mine, but have yet to install them
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My suspension tuner also recommends this on some bikes.
 
RobNewy said:
I was told by a my dealer, who was told by a very reputable suspension tuner here in Oz, take the inner spring out of the seal, and cut of 3mm, reinstall.
He reckons the Marzocchi's on the 300's haven't leaked since.
I did it to mine, but have yet to install them
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Wanna take some pictures of the cut springs? Forgive my blonde moment, How exactly do you cut the spring in the seal? Isn't it a one piece spring-"ring"? Or do ya just cut it anyway then hope the loose ends don't come out..?

Draw me a picture! :lol: but with your camera
 
I interpreted it as meaning remove the spring and set it aside, cut the seal and then reinstall the spring...but I'm probably reading wrong! lol. Regardless, I'm having trouble visualizing where to cut too.
 
My interpretation is to take out the spring, and shorten the spring. It would require bending the two ends of the spring out so as to reconnect it into a circular spring again.
 
The spring has 2 ends that are screwed together. You just twist the spring on either side of where it is doubled up and it should unscrew. Then cut the end that is not tapered and screw (twist) it back together.
 
RobNewy said:
I was told by a my dealer, who was told by a very reputable suspension tuner here in Oz, take the inner spring out of the seal, and cut of 3mm, reinstall.
He reckons the Marzocchi's on the 300's haven't leaked since.
I did it to mine, but have yet to install them
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I think I will have to do this as I have chronically leaking fork seals on my 09 SMR. I can rebuild them and they will continue to weep without ever being used.
 
MX you must have somethin wrong other than the seals to have it leak that much. Are the stanchions scratched?
 
J.R. said:
MX you must have somethin wrong other than the seals to have it leak that much. Are the stanchions scratched?
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No, but I am not entirely sure whether the seals I got from the dealer were OEM or aftermarket. They came out of a plastic bag with no markings and there about 20 in there. Both legs are completely smooth and also I checked them with a dial gauge to ensure they are straight.
 
Ahh I see. Well good luck, sounds like that spring mod might help your next pair of seals, Good luck :thumbsup:
 
50 mm is reaching the wide end of the spectrum and fork seal design has not evolved. lots of surface area for yuck to get in. it is the forks evolution has surpassed seal material evolution.
Til that occurs...stay out of dirt, shorten your seal springs or just change them when they go....its really that simple and there is no "Silver Bullet". It goes with the territory or dirt bikes.

Joe
 
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