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Title: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: KANDY on April 06, 2023, 09:34:02 PM
Hi All,
RD350 Outer Tube seal area broke while removing the seal. Any hope for me to correct this
Please give your thoughts.
Thanks
Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: m in sc on April 06, 2023, 09:43:02 PM
new fork leg lower is the only fix worth doing, or would have to be welded up and shaped on a lathe. man, that sucks. and don't use a pry-bar to pull it out like that. if you do go easier. is the seal area affected all the way down?? if not, you can use it the dust cover will hide it and -maybe- use some case sealant behind the seal there if its making at least half contact but i would give that a 50/50 chance of working.
Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on April 06, 2023, 10:27:41 PM
I agree. Maybe clean it up real good, put the seal in and fill the hole with JB weld. Still taking a chance though, especially if it encroaches on the sealing area.
Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: Striker1423 on April 07, 2023, 09:48:31 AM
Worst I did was bend one up bad enough the seal wouldn't seat straight. Still replaced it with another fork leg though. Sorry that happened!
Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: The Red Scourge on April 07, 2023, 10:10:47 AM
It looks like it's the dust seal area, but could let moisture and road grit into the actual seal area.
Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: KANDY on April 07, 2023, 10:48:57 AM
 :omg: :sad: :bang:
Anyone have one please.
Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: m in sc on April 07, 2023, 11:36:49 AM
id use case sealant, moto seal. it will leech in and give a little.

worth a shot. I'd try it.

Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on April 18, 2023, 07:11:43 PM
There are a couple sets of fork lowers on ebay right now.
Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on April 18, 2023, 07:20:02 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165980704931
Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: KANDY on April 19, 2023, 10:03:28 AM
Sorry, idid not updated here.

Bought one set from ebay already. Waiting to arrive.

Can someone explain the fool proof method to remove the Fork seal.
Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: m in sc on April 19, 2023, 10:13:11 AM
heat and a seal puller.

Title: Re: Fork Seal area Broke - Any Hope ?
Post by: KANDY on April 19, 2023, 11:30:53 AM
Planning to order this.

https://www.amazon.ca/KOZEEY-Puller-Remover-Sealing-Motorcycle/dp/B0BXJ8MK8S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=TOW6H72BSSTL&keywords=motorcycle+fork+seal+puller&qid=1681918000&sprefix=motorcycle+fork+seal+puller%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-4