something strange in the garage.
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something strange in the garage.
hi all , my fork seals were leaking ,so i dropped the forks out and found these.
three instead of one .
and the other leg seal was a bastard to remove, i think it was glued it.
The PO had drilled down the side of the previous seal presumably to extract it.
you could see the half hole left in the leg.
fresh seals back in and forks reinstalled.
three instead of one .
and the other leg seal was a bastard to remove, i think it was glued it.
The PO had drilled down the side of the previous seal presumably to extract it.
you could see the half hole left in the leg.
fresh seals back in and forks reinstalled.
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: something strange in the garage.
BloodyHell!
Rory
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
Re: something strange in the garage.
Time to seriously consider a Fork Upgrade?
OEM lc forks were/are pitifull; bendy and ineffective being primarily cost cutting measures.
Even Aircoolers received 'better' forks
RZ ones fit like they were intended. Hardly great forks but a helluvalot better than LC ones.
OEM lc forks were/are pitifull; bendy and ineffective being primarily cost cutting measures.
Even Aircoolers received 'better' forks
RZ ones fit like they were intended. Hardly great forks but a helluvalot better than LC ones.
Re: something strange in the garage.
I opened up a set of LC forks to find a stack of quarters on top of each spring. ;)
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
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Re: something strange in the garage.
You are right and under close inspection i can see light scores on the forks where they go through the seals .Bare wrote:Time to seriously consider a Fork Upgrade?
OEM lc forks were/are pitifull; bendy and ineffective being primarily cost cutting measures.
Even Aircoolers received 'better' forks
RZ ones fit like they were intended. Hardly great forks but a helluvalot better than LC ones.
so will probably upgrade but would like to keep the LC wheels.
mark
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: something strange in the garage.
Mark, I have a beautiful set of LC forks complete w Racetech springs, new OEM seals and a fork brace I'd be happy to let go.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
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Re: something strange in the garage.
Thanks Hooli, i have PMd you.
mark
mark
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: something strange in the garage.
Aussie 20c pieces in my f1 forks, with holes drilled so the air assit still works... amused me when I found em LOL
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81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
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85 RZ350 F1 Resto
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81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com