Fork seals and bush prices - WT*?

[sam anon]

I'm currently stripping, powdercoating and rebuilding my SV's forks.

I got a quote of Robinson's Foundry for the dust and oil seals, and the fixed and sliding bushes, and then realised these prices were each, and not for a pair!

I've found both seals for a lot less at Wemoto, but does anyone know of a place that supplies the bushes?

Both bushes are in good nick (and still have Teflon over the copper), so is it neccesary to replace them?

[Sid Squid]

Reassemble the fork loosely, without the seals, if there's any play they'll need renewal.
I can't imagine anybody but Suzuki would readily supply the bushes, if anyone else does at all.

[yorkie_chris]

I think racetech list a price them on their website (not sure like), no idea if those are them being middleman for suzuki bits though.

[Sid Squid]

Yes, they do, but they're only available from Racetech in the States. Which is why I say they're not readily available.

PS. Beware cheapy seals.

[sam anon]

Thanks guys, I did find these people who charge about £18 a pair, but only stock outer bushes.

http://motorcycleproducts.co.uk/catalogue/outer-fork-bush-suzuki-sv650-sxsk14-199904-p-57936.html

My manual says only replace them if the teflon appears to be wearing. The lower, outer bushes were fine, but the upper inner looked worse for wear. I then realised the upper bushes have their lining on the inside, and this was fine too!

Cheers Sid, I will check before I refill them anyway, and hope to see you at the Shire sometime soon!

[SV650Racer]

£50.30 for the whole set for the whole front end for the bushes.

Or £44.26 to Org members.