R1 fork seals leaking quick fix seal mate

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[@Dave-in-France]

Good video showing leaky fork being serviced using a "Seal Mate" product and it works !!! Well done.

[@markl5681]

I cut a similar shape thing out of a plastic milk carton. I used it on a leaking fork leg of my ZXR400 and so far it hasn't leaked since. I inserted it three times each time running all the way round followed by a dozen or so compressions of the forks. Thanks for the video, gave me the confidence to try it out.

[@azzkam8972]

You can expect a substantial amount of oil to come out when you wedge this tool in between the seal and fork! Think about it, the leak was most likely caused by a tiny piece of dirt/grit In the first place! So wedging apart the seal even more with the tool will result in much more oil leaking out! So ideally you want to do this procedure as swiftly as possible, But if you notice the oil continues to poor out even after you remove the tool then unfortunately it may be time to change the seals!

[@pauls5096]

Just did this to one of my fork seals. I lucked out as the seal seated on my first series of pumps after cleaning. Good stuff.

[@choo03]

seal mate worked on hayabusa 2009 for right front seal leak. I used brake kleen to remove oil so the dust seal would create a good surface contact. No more leak!!

[@DeadlyAura76]

Seems quite useful. If there is a mist of any oil on the fork sanctions it’s an MoT failure. So this is good for preventing any weeping between MoT and seal replacement.

[@herrjacobsson2501]

Thanx for help and instructions. Now I have ordered a Seal Mate and will sleep so much better! Again, thanx mate. J / Sweden

[@duvalpenny100]

Definitely not as easy as they make it look haha. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I thought I did something wrong.

[@_Hangman]

Used to use a feeler gauge to do the exact same trick. Does work on off road bikes well as they are exposed to alot of dirt and dust etc.

[@saltire546]

This tool has worked for me so far 400mls no more leaks .

[@dylanmihavics189]

40 sets of 15 pumps? you are way more committed than me

[@mattyvsmithy]

Good vid, Azz - Mines just started leaking on my R1 and I was going to do the whole thing this weekend but I may just try this first.

[@TheLotusOfficial]

If I could kiss you I would, I was using the tool wrong I didn’t know there was a plastic seal on it that you had to use to remove the dirt from it I pumped it 20 times and it’s no longer leaking 😍

[@greenmarine5]

thanks man for the video I will try this, my bike failed inspection because of the fork seal leak.

[@alexandramontano4667]

Bikes dont get inspected

[@TheMatrixcube]

Not wanting to hate but be very carefull i went down because a forkleg was leaking the whole front was covered including brakediscs... im rebuilding the bike now ...

[@andresdiagama3653]

so what happened you went to brake with the front brake and it had not grip or bite cause of the oil on the brake disk??

[@pwilliamssa]

And you just removed most of your seal grease. Probably have a lot of "Sticktion" (Forks sticking and not moving easily). You can try a little high temp wheel bearing grease. Slide your dust cap down again, smear a small film of grease around the shock up buy the outer tube. Compress the fork lightly to push the grease into a ring then compress the forks as hard as you can several times to force the grease in the seal. This should help with the "sticktion" and may help with a minor leaking seal. My guess is you really need to replace you seals. Watch Dave Moss Tuning videos...

[@tubergenmotorsports4193]

Since most Motion Pro parts are from Taiwan. They are available in U.S. at "PLASTIC MILK CARTON" Just saying.

[@troublingleaf]

Tubergen MotorSports sounds good, I was thinking about that myself but the edge needs to be blunt so as not to fray or cut in to the seal, milk carton seems more risky to me

[@Holydiver7019]

it could help but better to put new ones in and then you have shorten the inne springs a little

[@michaelbonnen9791]

this video helped a lot. thanks for this video.

[@azize3antr760]

jackhammer

[@gsxr-fx1mi]

this is only a temporary fix if the seals are waering you need new ones without a doubt. i just had mine done 80 quid

[@azzkam8972]

gsxr 1000 I disagree! If the seals were worn out you wouldn't be able to "temporarily" stop the leak! It would continue to leak when you ride! And my forks are still leak free and it's been over a year since I done this.

[@Yamahaonboardmovies]

Good job and thanx mate ;) btw sweet RN19 :))

[@nwbklr]

I guarantee after a ride-around it was completely dry. Takes some time and usage.

[@jaytio0228]

I have a 2001 Honda VFR800. Would this method work with my bike as well you think?

[@azzkam8972]

Jay Tio it should work with all fork seals unless the fork seals are damaged.

[@jaytio0228]

Azz Kam thx!!

[@radrcer]

What is the thickness of this product ?

[@azzkam8972]

radrcer I have no idea if I had to guess I’d say maybe 0.4 mm

[@ajmariano4517]

40 times??? I was at 8 times and gave up as I saw oil still but I’ll give it another try and do 40 times

[@jasonwitler1186]

tried this and after i removed the dust seal slid the seal mate up into the seal and all of a sudden oil was gushing out not just a little leak but literally pouring out

[@Rudi-1996]

I'm curious too whatd u do??

[@marcissobadass]

I used one on my bike and some oil did come out but not enough to worry about considering the leaking stopped.This is a great product if you use it right.I do think I can make one of these myself tho.Still it's a great idea and tool.

[@javierr1blue]

leaks because is cold.

[@rc3489]

do you want to pump it with the dust seal down? does it matter?

[@azzkam8972]

Ryan Chobak once you've cleaned the fork and dust seal it may be best to leave the dust seal on whilst pumping to prevent more dust and dirt getting wedged in between the seal again.

[@rc3489]

Thanks! great vid

[@azzkam8972]

Ryan Chobak thanks mate.

[@cyberBIGGT]

I've heard this work but for only a month or so. Has anyone used this as permanent fix?

[@Alteriukas]

Seals are not permanent lol. It will leak and its quite regular maintenance to change seals and oil in those forks.

[@Sunofmungo]

I ride to hard for quick fixes. I just changed the seals

[@nwall91]

non'ya biz 😂

[@indigoyo]

In the gaarig? Whats that?

[@azzkam8972]

Behave garage

[@Chickendave344]

Use a feeler gauge

[@radrcer]

D.R.H J.J.H what thickness feeler gauge did you use

[@wayneatkinson5334]

Da fuck is a garrij

[@azzkam8972]

Blaze Almighty I think in America people call it a garaaj