Mr.Incredible Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Hello. The forks on my 900SS are a teeny bit pitted in thee sweep area of the seals. What grade of paper do you recommend I use to rub them down? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezz Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I would not recommend rubbing them down at all. You will cause greater damage to your seals. Get them re-chromed. Should only cost about £50 Jezz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 1200 or finer outside of the seal area, as per what jezz said its not ideal in the seal area but I have done it in the past without issue I have heard it done by flatting and filling using clear nail polish and then re flatted but not sure how effective it is Cheers Chris Oh and plenty of WD40 if you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp5 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 How badly pitted Nicky? If it's in the sweep area, anything you do will only be a quick fix. Re-chroming or new stanchions would be the way to go. For minor pitting and a couple of chips in the chrome, I've smeared Araldite on the spots then polished with 2000 grit used wet, then buffed on a wheel with a soft mop and fine compound. Then I sold the bike . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibbersicks Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Google Loy Blocks If you can manage to get hold of one, they are excellent for getting rid of light pitting on fork legs or cleaning up gasket faces Sorted. http://www.briliant.biz/products/loy-blocks-metal-cleaning-abrasive-blocks-kit.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romski Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Google Loy Blocks If you can manage to get hold of one, they are excellent for getting rid of light pitting on fork legs or cleaning up gasket faces Sorted. http://www.briliant.biz/products/loy-blocks-metal-cleaning-abrasive-blocks-kit.html i used similar polishing stones from my toolroom on my gsxr track bike, then autosolv with fine scotchbrite. no leaking seals yet!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibbersicks Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 No need really for the scotchbrite after you've used a loy block, the fine one is just right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 No need really for the scotchbrite after you've used a loy block, the fine one is just right They're great aren't they ? Use the fine one with 3in1 (or light grade) oil. Look for some used forks and fit them, it's cheaper than a rechrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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