R1100GS fork seal replacements

[Freeman1100GS]

My fork seal is leaking and I have to change it. Figured I may as well do both. I have done it before on a motorcycle with a standard fork setup and I have looked on YouTube and read the manual and it seems fairly straightforward. It also looks easier than standard forks are. am I missing anything or is there any secrets I need to know about?

 

[beemer pimp]

It is easy, you don't need even take stention out

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[Northern pie eater]

Look in the stickies at the top of the page, there’s a “Steptoe” how to on the seals.
They’re not like normal seals , they only have to keep the oil in, the shock absorber does the work

 

[GORILA]

Before you condemn your seals it may be worth trying a 'seal mate'. Basically they are a very thin film of plastic which is used to remove dirt around the circumferance of the seal. They actually work!

 

[Steptoe]

My fork seal is leaking and I have to change it. Figured I may as well do both. I have done it before on a motorcycle with a standard fork setup and I have looked on YouTube and read the manual and it seems fairly straightforward. It also looks easier than standard forks are. am I missing anything or is there any secrets I need to know about?

As has already been mentioned. At the top of the 1100/1150 tech section is a sticky, titled "Oilhead Info & Tips.

Here's the Fork Seal fitting part.

 

[Rugged Path]

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Patria o Muerte

 

[Steptoe]

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Patria o Muerte

Shouldn’t need pictures as there’s only one bolt to undo,

 

[hops]

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Patria o Muerte

Try here