Zzr11 fork seals- not lasting

[ssray]

The zzr11 and fork seals

I've replaced them at least 3 times in about 14 months.

I either use one or skf seals.

There is no damage to the stanchions or the chrome, when I'm refitting I tape the top of the stanction so there's no chance of a sharp edge,I also use red rubber grease sparingly on the inside of the seal

Going to do them(maybe just the leaking one) hopefully next week

Any tips? Apart from send them to someone?

 

 

[noely02]

Try changing the fork bushes too

[Thunderbolt]

3 hours ago, noely02 said:

Try changing the fork bushes too

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[DougW]

5 hours ago, noely02 said:

Try changing the fork bushes too

Use 600 grade wet and dry on the tubes too, wrap the paper round the tube and rotating the tube while sliding sliding the paper up and down, if that makes any sense.

 

Make one of these out of a plastic milk bottle to check its not leaking due to dirt first.

 

Pair of Seal BuddyTools Fix Leaking Fork Seals Fork Seal Tool PAIR | eBay

Edited March 7 by DougW

[hybrid400]

On 3/7/2024 at 4:01 PM, DougW said:

Use 600 grade wet and dry on the tubes too, wrap the paper round the tube and rotating the tube while sliding sliding the paper up and down, if that makes any sense.

 

Make one of these out of a plastic milk bottle to check its not leaking due to dirt first.

 

Pair of Seal BuddyTools Fix Leaking Fork Seals Fork Seal Tool PAIR | eBay

Just used one of these last night on the daily beater Fazer when the lhs fork seal started leaking(was only replaced a year ago) and blow me it sorted it.Had a seal buddy sent in a set of fork seals yonks ago and never gave it a second thought til read this thread yesterday so cheers for the inspiration peeps 👍👍

Edited March 14 by hybrid400