1150GS New Fork Seals and still leaking.

SourKraut · 05-21-2010, 01:48 PM

I replaced my fork seals for the first time on my 2000 1150GS and fork oil is still making it past the new ones. I totally disassembled the front end and cleaned everything out well, put new fork oil 470ml per side and replaced the seals and dust caps. Today I took my first ride on some very bumpy roads and the fork oil was running down the side of the forks (both sides). All I can think of is that I managed to install them upside down? I have them installed with the side that has a beveled shoulder facing down, is that backwards? Everything cleaned up very nicely and I bled the air out of the sliders with them up at the top triple clamp.

SourKraut · 05-26-2010, 07:12 AM

I installed the fork seals upside down.

This is exactly why I don't work on other peoples bikes/cars. At least it was just a $35 dollar mistake...

(none) · 05-26-2010, 07:37 AM

At least you won't do that again. Live and learn.

05-21-2010, 01:48 PM	#1
SourKraut ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: New England Oddometer: 6,262	1150GS New Fork Seals and still leaking. I replaced my fork seals for the first time on my 2000 1150GS and fork oil is still making it past the new ones. I totally disassembled the front end and cleaned everything out well, put new fork oil 470ml per side and replaced the seals and dust caps. Today I took my first ride on some very bumpy roads and the fork oil was running down the side of the forks (both sides). All I can think of is that I managed to install them upside down? I have them installed with the side that has a beveled shoulder facing down, is that backwards? Everything cleaned up very nicely and I bled the air out of the sliders with them up at the top triple clamp.

05-26-2010, 07:37 AM	#3
(none) poser Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Oddometer: 2,494	At least you won't do that again. Live and learn. __________________ Current: 2001 R1150GS 1981 CB650 Custom 2011 Golf TDI - New tow rig

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05-26-2010, 07:12 AM	#2
SourKraut ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: New England Oddometer: 6,262	I installed the fork seals upside down. This is exactly why I don't work on other peoples bikes/cars. At least it was just a $35 dollar mistake...