BMW Steering Damper Rebuild with OEM Seals!

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@1wheeldrive751 7 күн бұрын

Hey again, Kirk. So, looking at the design of this damper, there really should not be super high pressure at the seals. I believe the high pressure that is causing seal failure is from over-filling the damper with oil. The damper tube should have air space in the end of it, then that little pellet with the o-ring to separate the oil in the damper from the air in the rod. I tried to separate the two parts of the rod on mine today, but could not hold the smooth rod well enough with any soft jaws in my vice, even tried putting a rubber hose over the rod, but it wouldn’t break loose. I think mine is working fine and just needs the mounts to be firmed up with those thick rubbery washers. After I took the screw off the rod, there was no oil under it. Just the pellet. I pushed the pellet down the tube and there was some give, so there must be some air in there. Maybe I’ll get some new seals and do the full rebuild.

@AustinSkyeWellness 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video! I ordered the seals and washers from you and my worn out steering damper works as new again.

@tomludwigson349 5 ай бұрын

Kirk, thank you for helping us keeping these wonderful bikes up and running. 👍

@Luigi112692 5 ай бұрын

I did it yesterday with Skf seals that I got if from motion, 7mm though, let’s see how long it lasts. I used your previous videos as references, thanks a lot!

@grampasmurf4761 5 ай бұрын

Kirk ! Thank you for yet another informative video ! You never disappoint !

@1wheeldrive751 6 күн бұрын

To help other folks, there are two completely different types of seals. Most of the seals that you deal with are “rotary” seals, which are designed to keep oil or other fluids inside of a rotating shaft. That is NOT what we need here. What we need are axial hydraulic seals. This kind of seal is designed such that an increased pressure from one side of the seal forces the lips of the seal to seal more. Think about the seals on hydraulic operated equipment, where the hydraulic pressure and be extreme. Hydraulic seals require a mechanical device to retain them (c-clips, snap rings) because otherwise they would just blow out. The seal pressure on these dampers is not actually very high, as compared to the hydraulic cylinder on tractors, skid steers or fork lifts. But the design has to increase the sealing with increased pressure or you are doomed.

@shamoy1000 5 ай бұрын

Mine seems to be hanging in there. 24 yrs old, 100k+ miles this summer.

@dennisemanuel6141 4 ай бұрын

Good job getting the right seals.Yes I tried with the cheaper ones only lasted a couple of weeks.I ended up getting a new unit from Ted Portor BMW for $351 still cheaper than the OEM bring more wallet!!Dennis

@raulsalcido9149 5 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias por los videos que hacés gracias a ellos estoy aprendiendo a arreglar mi K1200 lt modelo 2000

@LTVoyager 5 ай бұрын

If you plan to use seals that can’t take high pressure, might as well just take the damper off and save the weight on your bike.

@jerahmyb4486 5 ай бұрын

Kirk every time I watch your videos it scares me to know what I have sitting in my garage.

@kzscorner5813 4 ай бұрын

Another awesome video. I plan to own one of these machines as soon as I sell one of two bikes that I have in my cramped stable. I now know who I will seek maintenance, advice and parts from. Been watching your channel and subbed for a year or so. I would like to contact you for your opinion on what year RT's to avoid. Email or ph. if this is something you would have time for. I understand time is money, Ken in Richfield, Wi.

@kirksmotorrad 4 ай бұрын

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