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Valve stem seals

Post by PaulD » Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:56 am

I’m going to replace the valve stem seals when I do a top end overhaul this winter. I’ve noticed grumpy1260 sells super duper Viton seals and was wondering if these are ok or should I go mad and buy gen Suzuki? I’m trying to keep the wallet damage to a minimum :roll:
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Re: Valve stem seals

Post by spondonchris » Sat Sep 01, 2018 5:59 pm

I would recommend genuine
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Re: Valve stem seals

Post by PaulD » Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:03 pm

spondonchris wrote:I would recommend genuine
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Re: Valve stem seals

Post by fetishkat » Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:32 pm

If you’re looking at keeping the bike long term go genuine, after market should last a few years but will give up a lot sooner. Racing seals only need to last a season.
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Re: Valve stem seals

Post by johnr » Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:11 pm

no, get gen valve stem seals. the viton ones are advertised as 'racing seals' which means that whilst they can cope with super high temps, they will only last a couple of seasons before they need replacing as race engines get stripped a couple of times a year. genuine seals are the best bet, also gen clutch plates are the best too.
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Re: Valve stem seals

Post by PaulD » Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:16 pm

Thanks guys, genuine Suzuki it is
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