3AJ Tenere fork seal dimensions

[Mark]

Hi all

I am currently in Peru with a leaky fork seal. I doubt I will be able to obtain a Yamaha replacement and wondered if anyone knows the dimensions of the fork seal and the dust seal for a 1990 3AJ Tenere.

With any luck there could be a suitable seal available for a different motorbike that will fit, or as a last resort perhaps from a hydraulic parts supplier.

Thanks for any help
Mark

[Mezo]

Have a read of this thread Mark, Geoff may help you out later but he`s asleep (UK time)

http://www.dualsportbc.com/forums/showt ... viewfull=1

Mezo.

[GeoffD]

Oh bugger, think I've just thrown out all my old fork seals.... will go have a look now...

[Mark]

Hi Geoff and Mezo

Thanks for the replies. Your link was very interesting Mezo.

I think I'm sorted now. I posted same question on HUBB/Yamaha Tech forum and got this reply:

Xt600e dj02: 41x53x8/9,5 ( i thin both 8, and 9,5mm fits)
Xt600 3tb: 41x53x10.5 (this can be cut down to use in a xt600e, i did)

Cheers and all the best
Mark

[Mark]

UPDATE
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I couldn't get a fork seal that was 41 x 53 x 10.5. So, the seal shop ground down a 41 x 54 x 11 seal, but this leaked badly when fitted. I then noticed that the one that had been removed had 41 x 54 x 11 stamped on it. Not sure if this is an original Yamaha part, or something a previous owner had fitted. So we fitted an unmodifed seal (41 x 54 x 11) and this seems to be holding the oil (so far).
Cheers
Mark

[Mezo]

Nice one Mark, hope you & the missus are enjoying the journey (soak it all in) i know im very jealous of you both.

Hopefully one day you can do a ride report for us all? with lots of pics & stories of adventure, i know its difficult when your moving.

Ride safe buddy & shout out if you have any more problems.

Mezo.

[Mark]

Cheers Mezo, much appreciated. And I promise to get around to that ride report one of these days!
Mark

[GeoffD]

Hi Mark, glad you got sorted out with the seal... I eventually found an old seal I removed from my forks... I was ready to strip another fork leg to get the size.... .. anyway the one you used.. 41 x 54 x 11... is exactly the right one for a 3AJ... same size as mine..

I'm with Mezo... really jealous of your trip, wish I'd done it when I was a lad... Give us a shout when your back in UK I'll buy you both a beer...

Ride safe mate...

[Mark]

Thanks Geoff. Really appreciate all your help.
Mark