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Started by Tor-King, December 19, 2016, 07:16:15 PM

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Tor-King

December 19, 2016, 07:16:15 PM
Is there a shelf life for seals?  I know tires are dated and have a shelf life but do seals?  The reason I ask is because I have a set of fork seals that I bought in 1995.  They are new/unused and still in original packaging.  I am planning on using them on my '86...

Thanks,
Dean
1993 Yamaha FJ1200
1988 Yamaha FJ1200
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
1984 Honda Nighthawk S 750
1972 Yamaha XS-2
1972 Honda CT70
1974 Honda CT70
1992 Yamaha DT50 MX
2012 Honda CBR250R
2008 Honda CBR125R

FJmonkey

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December 19, 2016, 07:52:48 PM
Still sealed and not exposed to sunlight means they should still be good. Easy to replace so give them a try.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Tor-King

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December 19, 2016, 08:11:48 PM
That's what I was thinking but, I thought I would ask for another opinion. I have a bunch of other NOS that I have acquired and will be using that is not so "time" specific.
THANKS!
Dean
1993 Yamaha FJ1200
1988 Yamaha FJ1200
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
1984 Honda Nighthawk S 750
1972 Yamaha XS-2
1972 Honda CT70
1974 Honda CT70
1992 Yamaha DT50 MX
2012 Honda CBR250R
2008 Honda CBR125R
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