[Beech]

In the classifieds I posted information about free O-Ring rebuild kits for the hydraulic cam tensioner.

 

[EricK1300GTSE]

Same one as for the K1300GT?

 

[Beech]

Aw gee, down under. Customs will stop them in a letter. I don't think it will work. Yes same as in your GT. Plus postage is nasty. Take the size and go down to your oring store and get them cheap.

 

[Beech]

I dug through my stamp drawer and found one global forever stamp. I'm willing to try sending your orings but if it does not work that is the end of the line. I'll need your mail address. <[email protected]>
I say this because I tried to send two 2mm set screws to canada and they got stopped for lack of customs paperwork. They were smaller than a match head!

 

[EricK1300GTSE]

Cheers mate, let's give it a go. Message sent. If not, I'll refund you the global forever stamp and owe you a beer.

 

[Beech]

I've got more of these to share.

 

[ksampler]

I've got more of these to share.

Still offering? Over in CO and gonna be doing my end of winter refresh here soon.

 

[saddleman]

Are they Buna or Viton O-rings ?.

 

[Beech]

They are Buna N. I buy them from an aerospace supplier in Eastern Washington by the 100. All I need is an address.
<snipesb(at)cnw.com> or PM conversation.

 

[Gene Kennedy]

How do you know if you need these seals? My bike is a 2015 1300s and I have it 4 years and haven't touched the seals.

 

[craz1]

From what I can gather is you lose the ability of the reservoir to hold oil and you will notice an increase in cam chain noise. The factory suggest that they be replaced at certain intervals. Beech replaces his every 2 years as preventive maintenance rather than waiting for an increase in. cam chain noise. You may or may not have any issues for several years or more. But its an easy maintenance to do so I understand his reasoning.

 

[Beech]

Takes about half an hour. Remove the right side main panel and you need this little wrench. It has a T8 torx box end that just fits on the forward bolt. Be sure to loosen and tighten both bolts evenly with small turns. I bought this on Ebay for 8 bucks. I also include in the envelope with the orings, the factory PDF file for the work printed out.