BMW Steering Damper Seal Replacement and Rebuild 

I would have a look at the shock mounts to see if there is play. The pivots can be lubed but you need to take the Final Drive off to do it. I would also check the ball joints in the front

Thank you. I will definitely do as you suggest.

Metric Seals has them! Worth their weight in gold apparently... www.metricsealsinc.com/qhwa10-20-7-8-5-s-10-x-20-x-7-8-5

@@kirksmotorrad Thank you sir. They look robust. I'll order some and get back to you. Love your videos!!

Metric Seals, Inc. carries a replacement for the steering damper seals. Seals for a high pressure reciprocating environment are different from those for use in a low pressure rotary environment (gearbox type seals). The part number is QHWA10-20-7/8.5. These seals are not cheap $44.10 each, but I guess you get what you pay for. Max Pressure: =16 bar/232 psi. "Predominantly used for sealing liquid and gaseous media in the case of reciprocating motion. In principle, the structure of these cap seals corresponds to that of rotary shaft lip seals, yet the radial limb of the metallic support element is nearer to the rod and the sealing lip is considerable stronger. The sealing lip has been kept shorter in order to avoid extreme deformation under the effect of the medium pressure. The spring-loaded sealing lip achieves good sealing behaviour if the seal is used in the limit temperature range and even in depressurized condition. The helical tension spring provides a constant seal contract pressure over the entire temperature range. The sealing edge has been positioned with respect to the line of spring action in such a way as to ensure a long service life". www.metricsealsinc.com/qhwa10-20-7-8-5-s-10-x-20-x-7-8-5

50-50 mix of Amsoil 10w and 5w fork oil. Any will do. I think there is 7.5w of some brand out there

It should be

Exactly what happened to me. It's now 22 yrs old and never been serviced. Seems to still work.

Drill the head of the bolt off and remove it with a vice grip and heat once you remove it from the bike

It has been brought to my attention that the seals featured in this video are not working well. If you find seals that work good please contact me!! Kirk

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qhwa 10x20x7/8.5 -Kirk

I have seals available. Contact me through kirksmotorrad.com

not that I know of

I have some seals that work. Contact me at kirksmotorrad.com

yes. If you can find the seals. Check Metricseals.com

@@kirksmotorrad Hi, Kirk, thanks for responding! I did your original refurb on the damper and the seals seem to be holding although it was mostly dry, lol. I was probably riding without much input from it for a couple years. I may try to find some seals and have them if I need to do your newer repair, thanks again.

I know you already replaced the seals but if they blow out when you test them, I do have OE seals available. You can test yours by violently moving the handlebars back and forth like a tank slapper. If they blow out like the aftermarket seals I tried, you may have saved yourself from an accident.

@@kirksmotorrad…I have a 2003 k1200lt . Do you have the factory seals for the steering dampener? How much do they cost and how would I pay for them. By the way….your vids are awesome and thanks for taking the time to do them!!

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@@kirksmotorrad Hi, I'm also looking for the factory ones, mine blew out.

@@SenorDelSol I have them. Contact me through kirksmotorrad.com

lol! no. I put it the right way or it would limit the steering when going right.

@@kirksmotorrad Maybe they are constructed differently on the R1100S then, because all the photos and the parts diagrams show it the other way round.