When to replace fork seals

[Bob_Roller]

I was just wondering, if someone had done a dual disc modification, and was still using the 12 mm master cylinder .

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I've been riding a Kawasaki ER6F and Honda XR 200 and that has made me realise how bad BMW brakes really are.

That would explain a lot.  They both have excellent brakes, I am sure, and the XR200 is so light, it wouldn't take much to stop it, anyway.

I am afraid you are dealing with a situation that cannot be resolved easily or cheaply.  I'm thinking aftermarket, multi-piston calipers, here.

And rebuild that master cylinder!  The job isn't done if it's only half-done!

[drewboid]

Repeating what I have said in other posts concerning the front brakes:
My fiance had problems stopping her R65 due to small hands and a lack of hand strength. Adding the second front disk was the answer - now the bike stops great! SS brake lines and originally we used the 12mm MC. I could get the lever back to the grip but she could not.

Since then we have changed to the 14mm MC and now I can't pull the lever all the way back - she did not notice any great difference in braking.  For me the second disk is the way to go and I have been buying the parts to add the second disk to my R75/6.  YMMV

[steve_wicks]

Oh ....... about this thread.

My bike feels like a modern sports bike now that the forks have been done. It is also stable under braking and doesn't start wobbling when going through a nice sweeping corner not far from home.

If the seals are worn & leaky, your handling will be nowhere near what it should be and it really makes a huge difference.

Now, all I need to do is get it to stop ................