ATHENA NOK Fork Oil Seal Kit 43x53x9.5 mm for KTM and HUSQVARNA 2003-2017

The ATHENA 43x53x9.5 mm NOK P40FORK455127 fork oil seal kit is designed for KTM FREERIDE 250, FREERIDE 350, LC4 640, SX 85, SX 105, SXC 625, XC 85, XC 105 and HUSQVARNA TC 85 from 2003 to 2017. The fork oil seal keeps the oil inside the fork leg while letting the inner tube slide. It is a wear item: dust, mud and impacts on the tubes eventually damage its lip, and the fork leaks.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part number: P40FORK455127
• EAN code: 8055681307872
• Weight: 50 g

When to replace it?

• Film of oil on the inner tube after a few fork strokes.
• Oil traces on the fork leg, the caliper or the brake disc.
• Fork that becomes softer on one side.

Before replacing a leaking seal, clean under its lip: a trapped grain of sand is sometimes enough to cause the leak. If it still leaks, replace the seals on both legs. Measure your seal (inside diameter, outside diameter and height) or check the original part number: the size is in the name.

Fitting tips

1. Drain and disassemble the fork leg following the manual, then remove the dust seal, the circlip and the old seal.
2. Check the fork bushings and the condition of the inner tube: a scratch or a rust spot will cut a new seal.
3. Protect the end of the tube (plastic bag), oil the lip and drive the seal in straight with a seal driver of the right diameter.
4. Refit the circlip and a new dust seal, then reset the fork oil level.

Why ATHENA?

Athena, an Italian company founded in 1973 near Vicenza, designs gaskets, pistons and cylinder kits for motorcycles. An OEM supplier to KTM, Ducati, Fantic, Piaggio and Triumph and a partner of the MXGP world championship, it develops its parts on the test bench and on the track with racing teams.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Fork dust seals : ATHENA
• Fork oil : LIQUI MOLY 10W 500 ml
• Fork bushings : INNTECK SKTI43W · INNTECK SKTE43W

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to change both seals?
Yes: they have the same age and the same mileage. Replace both oil seals and, ideally, both dust seals.

Why is my new seal leaking?
Most often because of a scratched or pitted tube, a lip turned back during installation, or worn bushings that let the tube develop play.

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2017
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2016
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2015
HUSQVARNA TC 85 2014
KTM FREERIDE 250 2017
KTM FREERIDE 250 2016
KTM FREERIDE 250 2015
KTM FREERIDE 250 2014
KTM FREERIDE 350 2017
KTM FREERIDE 350 2016
KTM FREERIDE 350 2015
KTM FREERIDE 350 2014
KTM FREERIDE 350 2013
KTM LC4 640 2004
KTM LC4 640 2003
KTM SX 85 2017
KTM SX 85 2016
KTM SX 85 2015
KTM SX 85 2014
KTM SX 85 2013
KTM SX 85 2012
KTM SX 85 2011
KTM SX 85 2010
KTM SX 85 2009
KTM SX 85 2008
KTM SX 85 2007
KTM SX 85 2006
KTM SX 85 2005
KTM SX 85 2004
KTM SX 85 2003
KTM SX 105 2011
KTM SX 105 2010
KTM SX 105 2009
KTM SX 105 2008
KTM SX 105 2007
KTM SX 105 2006
KTM SX 105 2005
KTM SX 105 2004
KTM SXC 625 2007
KTM SXC 625 2006
KTM SXC 625 2005
KTM SXC 625 2004
KTM SXC 625 2003
KTM XC 85 2013
KTM XC 85 2012
KTM XC 85 2011
KTM XC 85 2010
KTM XC 85 2009
KTM XC 85 2008
KTM XC 85 2006
KTM XC 85 2005
KTM XC 85 2004
KTM XC 85 2003
KTM XC 105 2011
KTM XC 105 2010
KTM XC 105 2009
KTM XC 105 2008
KTM XC 105 2007
KTM XC 105 2006
KTM XC 105 2005
KTM XC 105 2004