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The Blue Label® brand is synonymous with quality, innovation, and integrity. Our deep history of research and development in polymeric technology and our commitment to customer satisfaction can’t be beat. You won’t find a better quality fork oil seal- anywhere!

Frequently Asked Questions

PRODUCT FAQ

Blue Label® fork seals are 100% made, tested and packaged in our specialized facility in Taiwan and guaranteed to be free of any manufacturing defects.

Genuine Blue Label® fork seals are made from a proprietary polymer compound developed by the Special Project division of KOK, an internationally recognized innovator of polymeric solutions.

Blue Label® fork oil seals are considered Premium oil seals, which means they actually perform better than OEM seals with lower friction and often higher durability standards. 

You can have confidence that when you purchase a Blue Label® seal, you’re getting the quality trusted by enthusiastic motocross and dirt riders around the world. 

Our seals are designed to fit specific models. View available models here. Check your model and manual for your bike specs to ensure you are purchasing the correct size. 

The Blue Label® difference can be felt immediately! Genuine Blue Label® fork seals are designed with a unique sealing concept- physically stiffer at the lip and produced with a proprietary slick, low friction material. 

Blue Label® seals push the industry limits of innovation in motorbike and bicycle fork seals.

Blue Label® seals are currently available for purchase only through select distributors. For a list of distributors and dealers, click here. To become a Blue Label® dealer, click here.

While there are Blue Label® fork oil seals for a broad range of bikes, each seal is expressly designed to fit specific bike models. You can search for your model here. You should only purchase the seal that has been manufactured specifically for your bike model. 

We’ve tested or confirmed the suitability of our seals on every model fork listed in our range. For bikes not yet listed, we cannot be sure that our seals will work optimally to produce the high performance result you’re looking for. Due to differences in how the seal is set in a housing, choosing a kit based on diameter only may result in seals popping out of the housing or not lasting as long as they should.

There are many factors that will affect how long your seals will last, including the type of terrain you’re riding on, how technical or dusty it is, the condition of your forks, the quality of the oil you use, and the quality of the seals you purchase. In lab tests carried out under the same simulated environmental and riding conditions, Blue Label® fork seals have outperformed the most popular seals on the market today.

The Blue Label® fork oil seal is a combination of an oil seal and dust seal. 

Each time you replace your fork oil seals, make sure to check the fork tube for any blemishes, spots, or nicks that could be rubbing against the seal. You can typically sand them out with very fine (600 grit or higher) sandpaper, but if it’s still a problem, definitely see your mechanic. You may have to replace your fork tube.

As with most things, you get what you pay for. We recommend using a premium oil with your Blue Label® fork oil seals. Always check your manual to see if there are manufacturer specifications for your bike. Always use oil made specifically for forks and seals. Do not use motor oil, cartridge fluid, or suspension oil

Currently, all our Blue Label® fork oil seals come in blue. We also have an industry leading range for trial forks in an exclusive red compound. We continue to work diligently to develop exclusive, high performance compounds for our loyal customers. If you would like to know when these are available, you can sign up for our Newsletter.

You’ve probably seen a fork slip test online where someone holds the shaft of a fork leg, slips a fork seal on it and holds the seal while the shaft glides through effortlessly.

That can look rather impressive for viewers, inferring the low friction of the seal. However, this doesn’t factor in two very important characteristics of fork seals in action:

  1. A fork seal must seal. Any seal company can produce a seal that can pass a visual slip-test, but of all the talk of low friction, does it actually seal oil in and dust out? 
  2. Seals in action need to perform. The low friction slip test is not enough to prove that the seals will continue to seal over jumps and tricks. 

Your best bet is to try the seals for yourself to see which feel you prefer on the track, and not to rely on the hype of a visual slip test alone.

DISTRIBUTOR/WHOLESALE FAQ

We’re stoked that you want to sell Blue Label seals in your store or online shop! To apply, please fill out our form here.

Currently, the minimum order for wholesale seals is 100 kits per SKU. 

Currently we do not take custom orders of Blue Label seals. Please contact us if you have a large wholesale order and would like this option in the future!

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