Fork seals and bush prices - WT*? - SV650.org

29-01-09, 04:23 PM

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 · 29-01-09, 09:38 PM

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 · 29-01-09, 10:49 PM

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 · 29-01-09, 10:55 PM

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.

30-01-09, 12:07 AM

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

http://motorcycleproducts.co.uk/cata...4-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!

30-01-09, 02:22 PM

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

Or £44.26 to Org members.

29-01-09, 04:23 PM	#1
sam anon Guest Posts: n/a	*Fork seals and bush prices - WT? 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?

29-01-09, 09:38 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	*Re: Fork seals and bush prices - WT?** 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. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

29-01-09, 10:49 PM	#3
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	*Re: Fork seals and bush prices - WT?** 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. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

29-01-09, 10:55 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	*Re: Fork seals and bush prices - WT?** 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. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

30-01-09, 12:07 AM	#5
sam anon Guest Posts: n/a	*Re: Fork seals and bush prices - WT?** Thanks guys, I did find these people who charge about £18 a pair, but only stock outer bushes. http://motorcycleproducts.co.uk/cata...4-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!

30-01-09, 02:22 PM	#6
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	*Re: Fork seals and bush prices - WT?** £50.30 for the whole set for the whole front end for the bushes. Or £44.26 to Org members.

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