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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Bill_M on September 11, 2013, 06:13:46 AM

Title: GTR1000 - A5 - Front suspension - Air Balance pipe seals
Post by: Bill_M on September 11, 2013, 06:13:46 AM

Hi, I am hoping that this is the right place to post this request for help.

I've had my GTR1000 for 20 years and love it to bits. BUT, I found, a while back, that I was getting air seepage from the seals on the balance pipe. Hence I was having to pump up the front suspension every day and it only lasted for a short while. Apparently they have hardened and now no longer seal correctly.

I have tried to get new seals for the balance pipe but the dealers in South Wales (I am in Aberdare) tell me that this part (the seal) is now discontinued. I have tried to make my own seals but failed and I tried to fit a generic seal that was as close as I could ascertain from the original seals dimensions. Failed again. I have also tried other methods of sealing the holes and so remove the balance pipe altogether but this has also proven to be a waste of time.

My question is:- Any ideas where I can get the right seals for this?  Has anyone else had this issue?

Thanks,

Bill

Title: Re: GTR1000 - A5 - Front suspension - Air Balance pipe seals
Post by: Conrad on September 11, 2013, 08:19:42 AM

You're in the wrong section Bill. You want the C10 (GTR1000) area.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?action=collapse;c=4;sa=expand;f5361cd9f=43383b1a163cddf44a2f72f2650f8df2#c4 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?action=collapse;c=4;sa=expand;f5361cd9f=43383b1a163cddf44a2f72f2650f8df2#c4)

Title: Re: GTR1000 - A5 - Front suspension - Air Balance pipe seals
Post by: Bill_M on September 11, 2013, 08:31:17 AM

Thank you, I will post this in that area.

Bill