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6doublefive321 · 06-10-2008, 11:57 AM

Try cleaning the seal before you drop any money on it. Take a business card or some old 35mm film (who the hell has that anymore?), and clean between the leg and the seal. Sometimes, there can be some grit trapped on the seal which causes the leak. Also, flush the leg / seal area with some silicone spray to flush away any grit. I've managed to avoid replacing a seal with this method in the past.

Agreed on removing the fork legs if you get a shop to replace the seals. Half the labor cost is getting the fork legs off.

Good luck.

06-10-2008, 11:57 AM	#9
6doublefive321 Resident Droog Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern burbs, Atlanta Moto: 625 SMC, '08 Tuono R Posts: 471	Try cleaning the seal before you drop any money on it. Take a business card or some old 35mm film (who the hell has that anymore?), and clean between the leg and the seal. Sometimes, there can be some grit trapped on the seal which causes the leak. Also, flush the leg / seal area with some silicone spray to flush away any grit. I've managed to avoid replacing a seal with this method in the past. Agreed on removing the fork legs if you get a shop to replace the seals. Half the labor cost is getting the fork legs off. Good luck. __________________ I'm sick and tired of being bored. Last edited by 6doublefive321; 06-10-2008 at 11:57 AM.. Reason: +1 = I'm gay.... real funny.