I have a pair of 2010 Boxxer Races. I have done some fettling with the fork to make them feel more plush and they do feel good most of the time, the small bump is still a little poor though. I only weigh 65KG (150lb) and so the slight stiction that seals create causes small bump sensitivity to suffer.
I have read about most other aftermarket seals on the market and they get mixed reviews at best, these caught my attention though because TF Tuned who are quite well regarded for servicing in the UK recommend these seals.
I have done a lot of googling and found nothing on them. So has anyone on here heard anything about Racing Bros seals being used on anything (specifically Boxxer), or better used them themselves?
+1, Im curious to these too, I figured Id just buy them but I also found another company doing low friction seals however I feel TF are probably the best way to go with a better reputation. I am wondering if anyone has read or more importantly used these.
I googled and this was the only thread I could find.
OP ironically we seem to be working on the same thing, shim stacks and low friction I may be a few months behind you though.
+1, Im curious to these too, I figured Id just buy them but I also found another company doing low friction seals however I feel TF are probably the best way to go with a better reputation. I am wondering if anyone has read or more importantly used these.
I googled and this was the only thread I could find.
OP ironically we seem to be working on the same thing, shim stacks and low friction I may be a few months behind you though.
Ha ha, I like to fiddle.
I went and bought these. They are AMAZING! The stiction is pretty much none existant now
Just make sure you have the tools to get the old seals out and the new ones in, I had a nightmare putting the new ones back in as I didn't have the seal installer tool. Thankfully one of these (see below) 60mm pipe end caps fitted perfectly around the seal and made it easy to knocked it in with hammer. In the end took me 30 mins from start to finish.
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.drainageonline.co.uk/images/products/BW6G.jpg P.S. Buy the lower service stuff (unless you have grease/oil already). Grease the crap out of the lowers and oil the foam seal things well.
Good to know, I'll grab a set than. The only length I won't go to will be the stanchion coating seems like a ridiculous amount of money.
Ha ha, yea I looked at that for a laugh but never seriously considered it. With the seals the forks move with the slightest not of a bump. They really are brilliant with these seals.
Be aware though in effect less stiction means less damping :p
Good to know, I'll grab a set than. The only length I won't go to will be the stanchion coating seems like a ridiculous amount of money.
Ha ha, yea I looked at that for a laugh but never seriously considered it. With the seals the forks move with the slightest not of a bump. They really are brilliant with these seals.
Be aware though in effect less stiction means less damping :p
Yeah I figured ill get them while I do the shim stack, no point Tuning the stack and retuning the fork only to drop stiction and need to do it again.
Good to know, I'll grab a set than. The only length I won't go to will be the stanchion coating seems like a ridiculous amount of money.
Ha ha, yea I looked at that for a laugh but never seriously considered it. With the seals the forks move with the slightest not of a bump. They really are brilliant with these seals.
Be aware though in effect less stiction means less damping :p
Yeah I figured ill get them while I do the shim stack, no point Tuning the stack and retuning the fork only to drop stiction and need to do it again.
You looked into getting a hold of shims? You look at the vivid ones? I think now I got paid I shall order those, and some body armour that fits, off DH for a little while (might be why I am doing all this reading ha ha) longer after using my elbows as brakes...
No haven't found some where to get them( I want to make sure they are a good quality, even the smallest bend in a shim will Preload the stack and I want to know they have good thresholds so they will be accurate.
I emailed the RS importer for Australia, waiting I hear back.
Thanks for the help. Wasn't sure whether you needed a set of normal boxxer seals as well. Ive never had a problem with sticktion on mine they have been good in that respect but seals don't last 5 min before they are leaking so maybe ill get better from these
Thanks for the help. Wasn't sure whether you needed a set of normal boxxer seals as well. Ive never had a problem with sticktion on mine they have been good in that respect but seals don't last 5 min before they are leaking so maybe ill get better from these
They weep a little, but less than the stock seals! You might not have noticed stictkion, with these you will notice them being smoother I can pretty much guarantee
A waterfall leaks less than mine. I rode fort bill on Saturday and had a river running down the back of my lowers.
Shit! Did Antur Stiniog and after a full day of hard use (very rocky terrain) I had a tiny bit on top of a small part of one of the seals... Practically nothing though tbh.