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TearlessTom
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« on: May 04, 2010, 02:49:06 PM »
I got home from Cheaha and found that my right fork had started to leak a bit. Guess it got too much of a work out. Thought she felt a bit bouncy at times.

 Can anyone suggest what brand if any is better as far as fork seals go.

Also, while I have it down I want to replace my break lines. She is 13 years old now so I figure it would be better to do it now rather than wait for a failure.

What brand of brake lines would be best.  Is there a difference between Gafer and Goodridge or should I just get the stock lines. I am leaning towards the stainless steel. I want everybit of braking power available if needed.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Tom
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Wildman
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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2010, 03:10:51 PM »
Definitely go with Stainless braided Brake lines.
Golphers are the best. I believe that the Glpher SS lines are the only ones that follow the stock brake line routs.
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Wildman
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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2010, 03:13:00 PM »
You might also want to try Adjustable levers to get maximum braking at just the right spot for your hand grip size.
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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2010, 04:14:42 PM »
I like Galfer for brake and clutch lines.  Barnett for throttle and choke cables.

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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2010, 04:22:25 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2010, 04:40:52 PM »
Quote from: TearlessTom on May 04, 2010, 02:49:06 PM
I got home from Cheaha and found that my right fork had started to leak a bit. Guess it got too much of a work out. Thought she felt a bit bouncy at times.

 Can anyone suggest what brand if any is better as far as fork seals go.

Also, while I have it down I want to replace my break lines. She is 13 years old now so I figure it would be better to do it now rather than wait for a failure.

What brand of brake lines would be best.  Is there a difference between Gafer and Goodridge or should I just get the stock lines. I am leaning towards the stainless steel. I want everybit of braking power available if needed.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Tom
I like the OEM seals. I have a set of the All ball bearing sitting on my shelf. Never have used them, but I think the OEM are better.
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