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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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Default Fork seals, what do you recommend?

I am going to be changing my fork seals here shortly and I have just used bikers choice fork seals. They have been good but I am curious if anyone recommends a certain brand. I have a 1996 harley sportster Xl1200C with 39mm forks.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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I replaced mine with a set from HD ... no issues.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 12:34 AM
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Cool fork seals

i had a 2008 883 standard and i had the seals replaced twice under warranty. the dealer mechanic said sometimes the seals take and sometimes they don't! having dirty forks is hard on the seals. i have a 2009 nightster now, and it has the rubber gators on the forks. they do a good job of keeping out the dirt! cheers from montana
 
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