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BigMac (SoCal)
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« on: March 25, 2015, 06:09:58 PM »

No matter how much I try doing fork seals is a messy job. While I had the front wheel off I decided to put on a new front tire as well. I went with the Bridgestone 701. I have run it before and I like the way it handles although it won't last as long as an E3. About $30.00 cheaper as well. I also put a new metal valve stem as mine was quite a few years old. It seems I always put a new set of tires on every year anyway.
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2015, 07:12:33 PM »

How's the forks coming ? Do you have the seal driver or do make one out of pic ? I like those bridgestones also. My latest front tire is a Michelin Activ rear put on backwards.
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2015, 08:26:46 PM »

There all done Rob. Took me a little more time since I had to go get the tire. Yes I have the driver and the special spanner wrench for the left fork. All went smooth.
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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2015, 05:40:43 AM »

Good job cooldude
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« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2015, 04:48:17 AM »

About four years ago I payed $400.00 for a FF job. Notice a leaking left seal last week and tried this plastic tool I bought for 6 bucks, it's called seal mate, It will clean out under the seal whatever it is causing the leak in 5 minutes. According to the seller, most seals will stop leaking after using this device unless the seal is broke. Worked like a charm!!  Leak gone. In the future try this first.
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« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2015, 04:52:46 AM »

About four years ago I payed $400.00 for a FF job. Notice a leaking left seal last week and tried this plastic tool I bought for 6 bucks, it's called seal mate, It will clean out under the seal whatever it is causing the leak in 5 minutes. According to the seller, most seals will stop leaking after using this device unless the seal is broke. Worked like a charm!!  Leak gone. In the future try this first.

Just read your pot hole thread. oh well.
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