oil seals

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zoidberg · #1 Post by **zoidberg** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:38 pm

is there anywhere that will suplly oil seals for our falco's that aren't Aprilia prices?

jonnie_r · #2 Post by **jonnie_r** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:00 pm

Not sure what size they are but have you tried a hydraulic parts supplier? They normally have all manner of seals.

zoidberg · #3 Post by **zoidberg** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:02 pm

i looked but don't know if theyre suitable?

its for items 24 & 25 on here

https://www.apriliayorkshire.co.uk/cata ... ikename=SL 1000 Falco 2000-2003&_pagename=Crankcases II

#4 Post by **mangocrazy** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:53 pm

If you can identify the seal size (inside diameter, outside diameter & depth) there are all manner of places that you can get them from. Local seal/bearing suppliers or online equivalents are favourites. I would never, ever buy bearings or seals from the manufacturer (unless they really are 'specials'); always buy from a trade outlet.

zoidberg · #5 Post by **zoidberg** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:22 pm

they list those dimensions on the parts list. I'll pop down the local hydraulics place and see if i can get some.

EDIT: dimensions here

24 - Oil seal 12x28x7
25 - Oil seal 11x22x7

blinkey501 · #6 Post by **blinkey501** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:33 am

zoidberg wrote:they list those dimensions on the parts list. I'll pop down the local hydraulics place and see if i can get some.

EDIT: dimensions here

24 - Oil seal 12x28x7
25 - Oil seal 11x22x7

Ring http://www.brammer.co.uk/bearings_seals.htm
Make sure they are clear on what you want though

Tonyunn · #7 Post by **Tonyunn** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:13 am

I got my clutch slave seal from here, it cost about £2.75 I think the postage was the same.

http://www.fpe-ltd.co.uk/contactus/

You could give them a try mine was a perfect fit and has worked fine since fitting.

zoidberg · #8 Post by **zoidberg** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:12 am

Anybody know if its a sprung seal?

zoidberg · #9 Post by **zoidberg** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:55 am

Next question, has anyone replaced these seals and what was involved?

zoidberg · #10 Post by **zoidberg** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:12 pm

Sorted now

jonnie_r · #11 Post by **jonnie_r** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:32 pm

Excellent, if you ever get stuck there is a hydraulic place I know that will make seals to order on their CNC machine from all various types of material.

fatboy · #12 Post by **fatboy** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:18 pm

Almost every seal has its own number, identifying its size and type.
If the numbers are still legible, take it to a bearing and seal specialist, they can tell you if its available, usually at a fraction of the cost

SimonDk · #13 Post by **SimonDk** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:29 pm

Please could you be so kind to share, what you did and found regarding oil volume vs. air gap (oil level); either here or in this thread on that subject: https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.ph ... 309#109309
TIA..

(Edit: Ha ha... just now I realize zoidberg is not talking about fork oil seals at all....!

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zoidberg · #14 Post by **zoidberg** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:02 pm

the seal was delivered to me this morning and is now happily sat in the bike. cost me £4.

just goes to show it's worth shopping about