{"product_id":"ecuador-3589","title":"Athena Blue Dual-Spring Valve Stem Seal Pair 5.5 mm","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.4;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 blue dual-spring valve stem seals · 5.5 mm ID · ATHENA M739000012208A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eService the valve stem and guide interface with this blue dual-spring seal pair. The design uses two springs and is identified as Flex Seal in Vedamotors’ product literature. Vedamotors describes its blue two-spring version as an option intended to offer greater durability. Select the correct seal profile and valve position for your engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.4;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eAPPLICATION \u0026amp; FITMENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Honda U.S. model references\u003c\/strong\u003e · see model-year coverage below\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonda OEM reference 12208-413-003 is listed in the manufacturer guide for this seal family. The table below follows U.S. OEM-reference coverage. Confirm your exact model, year, original reference and intake\/exhaust position before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda CRF230F\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e2003–2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda CRF230L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e2008–2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda CRF230M\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda CRF150F\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e2003–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda CRF100F\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e2004–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda CRF80F\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e2004–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda XR200R\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e1990–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda XR100R\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e1990–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda XR80R\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e1990–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda CB250 Nighthawk\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e1991–2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda CMX250C Rebel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e1996–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda VT600C Shadow VLX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e1991–2007 — verify valve position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e1998–2007 — verify valve position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are selected reference applications, not an exhaustive list. A shared original part number does not establish that every valve position uses the same seal. One pair contains two seals and may not cover every valve in the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.4;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2 blue dual-spring valve stem seals (1 pair).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuide number 1 identifies the supplied seal type. Valve guides, valves, springs and cylinder-head gaskets are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.4;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eTECHNICAL DATA\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eQuantity supplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e2 valve stem seals (1 pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eATHENA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eAPJ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eAPJ000015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eSupplier reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e3589\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eM739000012208A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eMotorcycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eSelected Honda models — see application table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eModel years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eSee model-specific U.S. coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003ePackage format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eValve stem seal pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eValve Stem Seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eNominal valve stem diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e5.5 mm (APJ-confirmed nominal stem size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eSeal inner diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e5.5 mm (APJ-confirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eSeal body diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e11 mm (APJ-confirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eSeal maximum outer diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e13.2 mm (APJ-confirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eSeal overall height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e9.7 mm (APJ-confirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eBlue, dual spring \/ Flex Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eHonda OEM reference for comparison\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e12208-413-003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eEarlier Honda OEM reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e12209-428-003 — superseded by 12208-413-003 in the Honda OEM listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eCylinder head \/ valve guides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eValve position\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003eVerify intake \/ exhaust application in the exact engine’s OEM diagram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.4;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003ePACKAGED WEIGHT \u0026amp; DIMENSIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003ePackaged product weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e0.15 oz (4.3 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003ePackaged dimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e5e0;\"\u003e5 × 2.5 × 0.5 in (12.70 × 6.35 × 1.27 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements refer to the packaged product, not the individual component dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.4;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eMATERIAL \u0026amp; CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue dual-spring design:\u003c\/strong\u003e the molded sealing body uses two springs. Vedamotors identifies the blue variant as an option for greater durability; its historical catalog calls this configuration Flex Seal. This describes the construction and manufacturer-stated benefit, not a measured service-life guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exact elastomer compound and temperature limit have not been verified for this reference. Blue pigmentation alone does not establish the compound, a higher heat rating or alcohol-fuel suitability. TEADIT gasket-sheet ratings do not apply to valve stem seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.4;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eINSTALLATION NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the motorcycle service manual to identify the correct intake or exhaust seal and installation sequence. Inspect stems and guides for wear; new seals do not correct excessive guide clearance. Protect the sealing lip from keeper grooves, lubricate as specified and install squarely with the correct driver. Keep both springs seated and check the completed assembly before starting the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM reference note:\u003c\/strong\u003e numbers identify original components for comparison. This is an ATHENA aftermarket seal pair, not a Honda OEM product or a manufacturer-certified universal interchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eReference sources\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vedamotors.com.br\/aftermarket\/retentores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVedamotors — official explanation of blue dual-spring seals\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/document\/848918344\/Guia-Retentor-2025-60X100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVedamotors 2025 seal guide — manufacturer references\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pt.scribd.com\/document\/557691707\/VEDAMOTORS-LISTA-DE-PRODUTOS-NACIONAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVedamotors catalog — Flex Seal designation\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.revzilla.com\/oem\/honda\/honda-12208-413-003-seal-valve-stem-arai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHonda OEM application and supersession reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.4;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHAVE A QUESTION?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSend APJ your motorcycle model, year, original seal reference and the valve position you are servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:support@apjmoto.com?subject=Fitment%20question%20APJ000015\"\u003eAsk About This Product\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATHENA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67655252082875,"sku":"APJ000015","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2082\/2715\/files\/APJ000015-Athena-blue-dual-spring-valve-seals.webp?v=1792533733","url":"https:\/\/apjmotorsports.com\/products\/ecuador-3589","provider":"APJ Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}