Yamaha TRX850 Enthusiasts Forum

Hi,
Fairly new to the Forum, but thought I would pass this on.

I had a weeping Fork Oil seal on my 96 TRX, so thought I would have to change the seal. Not an easy job, but I had changed seals before on another bike, so knew how to do it & had the trusty Haynes manual at hand.
While searching on line for replacement seals I came across, what Is in effect a thin piece of plastic, shaped with a hook on the end, it's called a "Seal Mate". The description says, that in most cases oil seal leaks are caused by a bit of crap (my word), being stuck under the seal lip, and that this "tool" can clean out the seal & fix the leak.
I was dubious, but at about £4 thought I would give it a try, and guess what, it worked! took me about 5 minutes. Now no leak.

If you have a leaking fork seal, it's worth a try. Hope this helps someone.

Cheers

Mick

I have heard that these do work but not for very long.. Keep us updated!

I have got one odd spare fork seal here in my box of bits if it does leak.

I am assuming you have stock forks and are in the UK!

Shame to bin it but no use to me.

I've used one of these. I actually made my own by cutting out an ice-cream container lid. Did the trick for me. 3000 kms - so far so good.

Mmmmm good excuse to tell Janet I need more ice cream

Snod Blatter wrote:I have heard that these do work but not for very long.. Keep us updated!

Thanks for all replies, done about 500 miles so far and no leak.

yep this can work, any thin flexible plastic will do. Only thing I would suggest would be to change the oil as there is probably a fair amount of "crap" and water and what not has made its way in and oils changes are cheap and easy