by JohnF » Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:48 am
All, appreciate all the feedback on my quest for solutions. Appears I had already begun some of the options mentioned in some form. I did find a plain seal, p/n 722108 National, that has no metal retainer. That involved machining a suitable insert to secure them into the forks, still in process. I do like the o’ring solution as well and will be machining those inserts as well to keep in stock (along with my machining notes). Additionally, I like the idea of the stat-o-seal. Was going to use a copper washer until that option was brought up and I did have several of the 5/16” ones in my stock from my days as a heavy Diesel engine tech. Again, thanks to all for sharing support and knowledge to these fairly rare machines that so few know much about. And yes, I did purchase the Triumph fork seal just to cover my butt.