How long can I go with a bad fork seal?

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Does this kit look about right? I know this says both the dust and oil seal, but does it include the bushings too, or do I have to order those seperate??? Thanks!

Honda VF500 V30 Magna 84-85 FORK SEAL DUST SEALS Set | eBay

 

Sweet idea. Both of mine are leaking now. but I was able to get in a nice 90 mile run back and forth over Monitor Pass.


Guess I better order some new seals tomorrow.

 

I recomend any one to change their seals asap. I went a good while without changing a leaky one. Even though I have new seals, the one that was leaking still doesnt seal 100%. I think the grit on the fork mixed with oil constantly going up and down just wore the fork. Even keeping the fork as clean as possible and using 35mm film to get the dust cover.

 

IMO the answer to the question is gonna be based on how long it takes to lose all the oil out of one fork. After that not too much of a fork problem but more a medical problem.

 

Finally did mine on the '02. Pretty easy. I even bought the seal driver - best $40 I ever spent.
Put some 1.0kg racetech springs in - man are they stiff! Had to back the preload out to minus 2!!