Tony H Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 Folks. What weight of oil is used in the stock 1989 GSXR1100 steering damper? Quote
no class Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 probably 5w judging how soft they were .....up it to 10w depending on what you want to do...... Quote
baldrick Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 don't think you can get reliable replacement seals for them. Quote
Tony H Posted October 21, 2017 Author Posted October 21, 2017 Cheers. Will try 10w cos what damping was there seemed a bit light. Got some SKF double lipped seals. Didn't cost much so worth a try. Quote
dougw Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 According to Practical Sportsbikes magazine these dampers cant be rebuilt. I got a sarky email back from them after saying I had no problem rebuilding mine with new seals and using hydraulic oil, apparently that wouldn't be within the ability of the average magazine reader ... Replacement seals worked fine for the couple of years it was used before it got replaced by an adjustable one. It`s been in a drawer since about 95 but I was rooting around a few weeks ago and found it, action still feels good with no leaks, but that may change if it was actually used on the bike. 1 Quote
Tony H Posted December 2, 2017 Author Posted December 2, 2017 Thanks. Rebuilding isn't a problem but probably not practical to some folks. Action is fine and no leaks but not used in anger yet. The new seals looked no different to the old so we will see. Quote
no class Posted December 2, 2017 Posted December 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Tony H said: Thanks. Rebuilding isn't a problem but probably not practical to some folks. Action is fine and no leaks but not used in anger yet. The new seals looked no different to the old so we will see. ..... perhaps you can pass along the seal info for others wanting to refurb thiers ? 1 Quote
Fula28 Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 I would like to know about seal availability for simlar leaky damper in a draw.ta Quote
Tony H Posted December 5, 2017 Author Posted December 5, 2017 OK This is the seal i have used but no guarantee it is any good. I cut notches into a stainless steel kitchen knife using a mini grinder to make a tool for undoing the collar. Worked fine. 3 Quote
Madb Posted December 7, 2017 Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) These are on offer at £1.70 ish each. very cheap https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords1=10&keywords2=20&keywords3=6 skf ones are £6.52 Edited December 7, 2017 by Madb info 1 Quote
Oliekoel Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 On 7-12-2017 at 9:43 PM, Madb said: These are on offer at £1.70 ish each. very cheap https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords1=10&keywords2=20&keywords3=6 skf ones are £6.52 Found em on eblag too https://rover.Eblag.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.Eblag.nl%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F131946388535 Quote
Oliekoel Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 Is there an easy way in? Or a layout somewhere to be found? have a leaky one I got out of storage to try out on but can’t figure out a way in. Dont want to damage it with a screwdriver. So if there is shareable info i would be gratefull Quote
Tony H Posted February 9, 2018 Author Posted February 9, 2018 Hi. the GSXR damper has slotted caps. See the attached pic Quote
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