{"product_id":"fork-seal-set-for-yamaha-dt175-dt-175-1978","title":"Fork Seal Set for Yamaha DT175 DT 175 1978","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFork Seal Set for Yamaha DT175\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fork seal set is a replacement sealing component for the Yamaha DT175, built to reseal the front forks and stop oil seepage on 1978 model machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fork seal set renews the sealing surface of the front suspension on the Yamaha DT175. The seals hold fork oil inside the tubes and keep dust and grit away from the sliding surfaces. Owners restoring or maintaining a 1978 DT175 will find this fork seal set a practical choice for front end service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeals sized for the fork tube and slider of the DT175 front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists oil breakdown and repeated fork travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks dust and grit from reaching the fork internals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain consistent damping by preventing oil loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a set for servicing both fork legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003efor Yamaha DT175 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork oil leak repair on a DT175\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage restoration front suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail bike maintenance before a riding season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork rebuilds after seal wear or contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork Seal Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efor Yamaha DT175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What causes fork seals to fail on a DT175? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age, dried out rubber, and grit pulled past the dust seal are the usual causes. Once the seal lip hardens, oil escapes and damping suffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can I replace fork seals without special tools? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic hand tools plus a seal driver or suitable drift handle most fork seal jobs. Careful work around the tube surface avoids nicks that would cause a new leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51150228422742,"sku":"OO1C32645","price":41.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_75d62a9e-fec8-4062-b301-bf906d463850.jpg?v=1794571931","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/fork-seal-set-for-yamaha-dt175-dt-175-1978","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}