Fork rebuild

[RossKean]

Hi, I've used those fork seal "thin plastic" cleaning tools on my old ST1300 and it cured my leaking left side fork seals. Road it for many years after and didn't see any more leaks! Was worth the $5.00 and wasn't that difficult to do, I'd use it again on my FJR but can't find it anywhere!

Fifteen year old zombie resurrection!!
Yes, a Seal Mate (or reasonable facsimile thereof) will fix many, or even most fork leaks - at least temporarily. I find seals are generally good to 100,000 km or more (bushings less so). After that point, any fix will be short term. Don't know about the Gen III+ ES models.

 

[Bumlinger]

Someone told me that a 35mm film negative works very well. Those little holes on the sides carry the dirt out.

 

[super rat]

35mm film in an old dirt bag motocrosser trick, works like a charm.