How long should fork seals last on a dirt bike?
How long should fork seals last on a dirt bike?
Fork seals should be replaced after 40 hours of riding or two years if you don’t ride very often. Even if you regularly clean the seals, they wear out eventually and leak no matter what you do to keep a tight seal.
How many miles should fork seals last?
depending on where you ride, how clean you keep your bike and the riding abuse (wheelies/stoppies), they can blow out with a few thousand miles. I’ve also had them last as long as 37,000 (FJ1200).
What happens if you ride with blown fork seals?
You should notride with a bad fork seal for many reasons, safety being number one. A bad fork seal could leak oil onto your brake calipers, resulting in trouble decelerating and stopping the bike. That, plus poor shock absorption and an unbalanced ride makes a leaky fork seal dangerous to ride on.
Are SKF fork seals worth it?
SKF fork seals cost more than most aftermarket seals, although the price includes a new dust seal. Given the cost of replacing forks seals, the price of a seal that last twice as long is worth it. The added performance gained by the reduction in stiction is icing on the cake.
How long do fork seals last motorcycle?
While every two years would be ideal, assuming they have no problems, every three to four years (unless you’re on track or riding an awful lot) should be fine.
How long do Forks last motorcycle?
“About 10 years” according to Phil, my favorite mechanic/parts supplier.
How long should motorcycle fork seals last?
How much does it cost to replace fork seals on a dirt bike?
Cost: $150 – $400 Motorcycle shops and dealers costs vary greatly depending upon where you live geographically but from the feedback we hear from our customers is they were quoted as low as $150 and as high as $400 to have a shop fully remove the forks and replace the fork seals.