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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Front Forks Fix/Change?
« on: 23 April 2013, 04:56:26 pm »
Hi Foccers,
Now, I know this has been answered in differing ways a million times already - but after using the search and getting 150 different opinions I'm totally confused!
Firstly, my problem:-
I have a 2001 Fazer Thou. I am an averagely weighted rider, and I ride fairly sensibly, though I do sometimes "press on". I've never really found my suspension to be a problem on the Fazer other than it feeling a little unsettled under braking on crappy roads. That said, I did splash out on an R6 rear shock from DevilsYam last year, and I've always had the forks dropped through 20mm or so - which did improve my riding experience nicely - even if I didn't know it was a problem before!
My issue is she eats right-hand fork seals. I seem to be replacing them every two years or so and I've just got back from a failed MOT as it popped another on the way to the test centre. Left hand side has been done once before, but it didn't leak before or after (I just had it done as the other side was already out). I'm wondering if its either a problem with the fork stanchion, or maybe a problem that I don't ride her enough to keep things lubed?
Either way, I'm now looking at trying to find a garage to stick some new seals in again, costing another £80+.
However, before I do, I wondered if there were any direct replacements that would be an "upgrade" as well? I believe the R6 5EB front forks might bolt straight in(?), and the 5SL ones go in with a bit of work, and I've seen these go for £120 odd you see... Not sure about early R1 offerings, but I don't want to go USD or go spending £300-500 on a Ktech rebuild or entire R1 front end... but if I can get either some R1 or R6 forks that fit nicely as is for £150, without (much) modification or changing yokes and brakes and stuff then it might make sense to do now, rather than sorting the seals?
Thoughts please! Alternatively, if anyone local to Camberley wants to come and pop some new seals in for some beer money - that might be a third option!
Now, I know this has been answered in differing ways a million times already - but after using the search and getting 150 different opinions I'm totally confused!
Firstly, my problem:-
I have a 2001 Fazer Thou. I am an averagely weighted rider, and I ride fairly sensibly, though I do sometimes "press on". I've never really found my suspension to be a problem on the Fazer other than it feeling a little unsettled under braking on crappy roads. That said, I did splash out on an R6 rear shock from DevilsYam last year, and I've always had the forks dropped through 20mm or so - which did improve my riding experience nicely - even if I didn't know it was a problem before!
My issue is she eats right-hand fork seals. I seem to be replacing them every two years or so and I've just got back from a failed MOT as it popped another on the way to the test centre. Left hand side has been done once before, but it didn't leak before or after (I just had it done as the other side was already out). I'm wondering if its either a problem with the fork stanchion, or maybe a problem that I don't ride her enough to keep things lubed?
Either way, I'm now looking at trying to find a garage to stick some new seals in again, costing another £80+.
However, before I do, I wondered if there were any direct replacements that would be an "upgrade" as well? I believe the R6 5EB front forks might bolt straight in(?), and the 5SL ones go in with a bit of work, and I've seen these go for £120 odd you see... Not sure about early R1 offerings, but I don't want to go USD or go spending £300-500 on a Ktech rebuild or entire R1 front end... but if I can get either some R1 or R6 forks that fit nicely as is for £150, without (much) modification or changing yokes and brakes and stuff then it might make sense to do now, rather than sorting the seals?
Thoughts please! Alternatively, if anyone local to Camberley wants to come and pop some new seals in for some beer money - that might be a third option!