SKF Fork Seals

They are for real!
When Testing these seals with a few different test, I have concluded a substantial improvement with reducing friction.
I have tried a lot of different seals from Aftermarket to generations of OEM fork seals.
Having worked on countless forks through out the years, Seal Drag/Friction has always been a issue.
When installing new seals, I lubricate the seals with a synthetic grease and a splash of fork oil. I call it the ( seal Cocktail.) This lubrication helps with friction for a short period of time and eventually the lube at the seal lip is worn off leaving a rubber lip in contact with a metal fork tube. The industry has tried to combat the seal drag issue over the years with coatings to the fork tube and different seal materials. This has helped, but there has always been friction..
"(Friction Bad!)" A Quote from Paul Thede Race Tech.

The SKF seal reduces friction. The seal its self is a direct copy of a KYB OEM Seal (IMO), but the difference is the material used. Its a self lubricating material that reduces stick-slip and improving performance by reducing friction.

I have this simple test I have done. Rebuild one for with a KYB OEM latest generation seal in one fork, A SKF seal in the other. Before installing the cartridge or the spring, I set the fork upright on the ground and try to pick up the fork from the slider. The OEM fork will lift off the ground without extending under its own weight. The SKF will fully extend under its own weight.
Another test i have done. The bike assembled ready to ride, you can by just pushing on the skf bike feel the smoothness from one to the other. Riding the bike down the road hitting small chatter bumps, you feel the improvement!

We offer this seal for the Yamaha WR 250 R 46mm fork and all other big bike forks..47mm 48mm 45mm...
SKF In Stock and ready for you $65.00 a pair
The OEM seals are $39.00 a pair..
Your choice..

Also for the guys and gals out there with Go Race Suspension, we offer a discounts on Fork and Shock services for you..
Suspension on this bike should be serviced every 50 to 75 hrs of off road riding, and that's being optimistic.. Race bikes are every 30 hrs.
Note:I also will update your specs on the suspension that have evolved with time..

Thanks for the opportunity to earn your business!

SKF is a very large and reputable company from Sweden that's been around for along time. If they are claiming a better fork seal, I'm inclined to believe it.

Just like the man said, Slicker.

I noticed from the SKF brochure that they recommend that both wiper and oil seal be replaced as a set. Does the $65.00 price include both ?

Chrispy1200 wrote:

I noticed from the SKF brochure that they recommend that both wiper and oil seal be replaced as a set. Does the $65.00 price include both ?

Yes both oil and dust seals both forks$65.00

You specified these will work on the R model. Is there anything that precludes them from being installed in the X model?
I may have to consider some fork work when the temps drop enough to justify parking the bike, and these sound like an excellent addition.

pbnut wrote:

You specified these will work on the R model. Is there anything that precludes them from being installed in the X model?
I may have to consider some fork work when the temps drop enough to justify parking the bike, and these sound like an excellent addition.

The X and R are the same fork..
46 mm KYB
We can work your fork and shock with a 2 day turn around so you can enjoy the fall riding season
FYI... Go Race / I ,would love to earn your business!

Just curious now, as my shock has already been reworked by Fast Bikes, but does your shock work offer anything over theirs?
My forks are still stock, but they;ll be coming your way one day.

I am probably going to get front and rear suspension 'makeovers' by Go Race early next year (PM sent.) With a little under 6K miles on my X, 95% street, would it be worthwhile to go ahead with SKF fork seals then, or is that way too early. Maybe I'll just buy the parts....

pbnut wrote:

Just curious now, as my shock has already been reworked by Fast Bikes, but does your shock work offer anything over theirs?
My forks are still stock, but they;ll be coming your way one day.

Well i for one can not say what Fast Bike does inside as i have never had the opportunity
To look , or more importantly ride his stuff. Ive heard good things about both..


Thats for you guys to decide.

deerHater wrote:

I am probably going to get front and rear suspension 'makeovers' by Go Race early next year (PM sent.) With a little under 6K miles on my X, 95% street, would it be worthwhile to go ahead with SKF fork seals then, or is that way too early. Maybe I'll just buy the parts....

With the sticktion problems ive ran into with some WR customers running the stock seal, i would highly recommend the SKF at the time of the service..
I stock both seals. Your choice