Husqvarna problems, workshop solutions and even more essential mods

[@mikehart8118]

Tiger Seal seems the way forward....Great job Mr B. PAin in the A%% however how fortunate you are handy eh eh eh.....And well done with the seals of doom...

[@codemonkey181]

Thanks chap, enjoyed that. Doing forks has always felt scary to me but you make it seem less so!

[@stranobikes]

Thanks for watching. I was pretty anxious before I started but it is actually a pretty simple process. Just be organised and don't rush.

[@andyhorsfall9394]

Thanks for your content..tales like these certainly influence which bikes I buy and I think I'll steer clear of a husky, thanks 😄

[@stranobikes]

Thanks for watching. As I mentioned I really like the bike and the fork seals were pretty easy to change. I think good motorcycle dealers are like hens teeth.

[@grahamfield4753]

Just waiting for my 701 and hoping to do a Spanish TET next year. Thanks for the videos, loved the style and content. Dealer woes, have I made the right decision - Hmmm

[@stranobikes]

Thanks for watching. A good dealer can make such a difference to the ownership experience. Sadly, good dealers are hard to find.

[@EricBanner571]

I have had 4 x Rade tank failures. They claim to have fixed the problem with where the metal joins to the plastic but if yours have failed in the last few weeks, I don't hold any hope for mine.

[@stranobikes]

Thanks for watching. That's not good because conceptually the auxiliary tanks are a great idea. I emailed Rade Garage after examining the tank in some detail and this was what I sent them 'I have examined the banjo bolt insert and it seems to me that perhaps the banjo bolt is too long OR the hole drilled in the plastic tank is too small OR the metal insert is not located exactly in the centre of the hole in the plastic tank, if indeed the hole IS the correct size. Whichever is the problem the banjo bolt, when inserted and tightened, is going too far into the tank and pressing onto the plastic of the tank where the hole has been drilled. On my tank it looked to me as if the tank plastic was slightly over the threaded hole and this may/would result in the bond being compromised when fitting and tightening the banjo bolt. It would seem to me that the hole should be bigger than the threaded insert and then the banjo bolt would only engage with the threaded metal insert.' Rade Garage have responded and they are examining tanks to see if my conclusion is valid. I've asked them to keep me in the loop.

[@EricBanner571]

@@stranobikes Thanks, have you tested your tank after applying the silicon to the area around the banjo connection? Any further leaks? I also have a spare tank now and wanting to try and seal it.

[@azlong4596]

Next time you do fork seals get SKF seals, more expensive but way better product than I saw in your hand.

[@stranobikes]

Thanks for watching. The seals I used were OEM and I hope it won't be too regular a job, but thanks for the tip.

[@robcowie-ov6ik]

Have you filled your quota for the Spain trip?

[@stranobikes]

Thanks for watching. I have, but if you're interested in going onto a reserve list (in case someone drops out) I can send you some information about the trip.

[@robcowie-ov6ik]

@@stranobikes I’d really appreciate that - yes please place me on a reserve list and look forward to receiving info on the trip - really enjoy your show - Thx

[@stranobikes]

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[@johndeiuliis2732]

That seems to be way with manufactures , take your money fob off your problems with b/s

[@ogasi1798]

fill the wheels with 200ml of stans tubeless gloop as you mount them, it is liquid that seals and goes stiff if it finds air - as for fork seals, they go - that is life on dirtbikes and 4k is not bad at all, i bet you jet wash your bike ? Often you may have some shit stuck in there allowing the oil to leak and you can clean them out with a very thin piece of plastic or a specific seal saver tool

[@stranobikes]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip on the gloop. I do use a jet wash at times but with upside-down forks the jet is going in the wrong direction to affect the seals.