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Which brand oil seals did you use?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by myasylum, Jun 10, 2014.

  1. myasylum

    myasylum Member

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    I did talk to Chacal From XJ4ever, he seems to have a few different options but the price is quite different. I course I don't want to go broke buying seals, but I don't want to skimp out on quality.

    HCP1818 OEM lower fork tube OEM OIL SEALS, fits either left or right tube on the following models: all 1981-83 XJ750 Seca and XJ750 Euro models. One seal does one tube. Each:
    $ 18.95


    HCP20648 Aftermarket standard quality lower fork tube BLACK OIL SEALS, fits all of the following models: all 1981-83 XJ750 Seca and XJ750 Euro models. Comes packaged as a pair of seals, enough to do both forks.
    $ 19.95

    Anyone have success with the cheaper of the two?

    Thanks,

    Dave
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    I used the real Yamaha ones.
     
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    The shop by me sell a brand called "Leak Proof". They said they don't have problems with them, but the reviews I read were really bad!
     
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    I believe Chacal uses the same supplier for the fork seal pair that I use for almost every seal I install. Never had a problem with them.

    Reviews can be a problem. If they're installed improperly or on a bent or pitted tube they'll leak. Most of the reviews come from back yard hacks, not professional installations.
     
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    Leak Proof is a joke.
     
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