Fork seals? Which are best? Leak proof?

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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 03:39 AM
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Default Fork seals? Which are best? Leak proof?

Anyone using leak proof seals? How are they?
What's best?
 
Old Mar 27, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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The OEM KYB seals are darned good, but many fork experts say the SKF seals may be the best seals. Leak Proof should be sued for even using that name. I can't believe they are still in business. They leaked back in the '70's and '80's, and they leak on modern bikes to this very day. Do a search and do some reading on Thumpertalk, and you'll see that it's not just a sour grapes deal on my part.
 
Old Mar 27, 2011 | 04:08 AM
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+1 for OEM too. If\when mine leak I try the 35mm negative or business card trick to clean between the tube and seal...80% of the time the leak stops. Otherwise new seals when I have the suspension serviced.
 
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