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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: Qomomoko on January 17, 2015, 05:26:29 PM

Title: Getting front fork/suspension information.
Post by: Qomomoko on January 17, 2015, 05:26:29 PM
Hey guys.

My front forks (right one) has a seal leak.
One shop in Miami, who I trust with my moto  Otalora Racingsuggested I search for Showa Internals (they are on vacation now or out of town ...). I have been looking on ebay for a while and searching on web for information. I get no hits for Showa Internals on Ebay though there are other hits. I do not know or understand mechanics/compatibility of shocks/suspension/springs.

Can you guys shed some light/advice?

My bike is a 2002 Ducati Monster S4. The front forks have "knobs" that can be adjusted with something like a flat screw driver. The rear shock says "SACHS". I am confident they are stock but Ducati Monster Bikes come stock with all sorts of parts/combos.

I'll take pics tomorrow in case it helps.

Thanks
Title: Re: Getting front fork/suspension information.
Post by: SpikeC on January 17, 2015, 05:43:32 PM
 You might want to try a product called SealMate. it is a piece of plastic that is used to clean the inside of the seal, making it seal again. I have had very good luck with it and have made my own version when needed while out on the road.
Title: Re: Getting front fork/suspension information.
Post by: brad black on January 17, 2015, 08:47:27 PM
do you want fork seals for it?  skf make nice kits, you need 43-s.  they used to be green, now they're black, but i'd confirm that.  unless you like shitty green.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SKF-Fork-Parts-DUCATI-998-999-1098-With-Showa-43-Seals-Dust-Caps-/231390311890?pt=AU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media&var=&hash=item35dfeff5d2 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SKF-Fork-Parts-DUCATI-998-999-1098-With-Showa-43-Seals-Dust-Caps-/231390311890?pt=AU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media&var=&hash=item35dfeff5d2)
Title: Re: Getting front fork/suspension information.
Post by: Qomomoko on January 18, 2015, 05:51:52 AM
sweet will surely try that leak patch.

other information/links/mods to how shocks work and such would be great for possible future changes though she is a street bike and ohlin internals and such not necessary YET  ;D
Title: Re: Getting front fork/suspension information.
Post by: memper on January 19, 2015, 04:09:49 AM
+1 for sealmate. I thought I needed new seals. Tried the sealmate and turns out it was just some dirt trapped in there.