YAMAHA 250F fork issue

[Pokie]

both "inner tubes" of my YZF (2002) fork have longitudinal ridges/scuffing which prevent proper sealing.... they are hard to spot, but the dealer won't guarantee the seal job...

can these "tubes" be made smooth enough to provide a good seal? and for less than $300 for a new inner tube?

thanks

 

[Ol'89r]

Pokie. Service Honda has them for $218.00. If you have an industrial chrome plater in your area they may be able to hard chrome them and eliminate the scratches.

 

[Pokie]

i'll check plating shops and see what they say...

ERIC GORE's 2000 Performance Handbook recommends polishing the tubes using 400-grit wet/dry sanding paper.... I wonder if any one has experience with that? how do you know what's enough?

 

[Ol'89r]

It depends on how deep the scratches are. You can work minor scratches out with 400 grit but the deep scratches will remain.

 

[Pete Payne]

Can you post a pic of it ?