Weeping Fork seal

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Hooner
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Weeping Fork seal

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Hi guys & gals.

Was out on a ride yesterday and discovered i had a right fork leg seal weeping oil..... :(
How hard is it to change the seals and refill with oil, and what oil is best ??

cheers
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BOING !!

come on gys..any help aprecieated...

ta
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Post by RAINMAKER »

Don't know ! but bet the worst bit is getting fork out safely elevating front wheel so bike don't fall over.
Good luck mate.
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cheers Paul

I`ve been on the david Silver site and seals are £12.00 each..
so i`ll be having a go this weekend..

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Post by Fireman on a Storm »

It cost me £40 at my friendly dealer supplied and fitted!
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New seals fitted and she handles a whole lot better......took me most of sat morning to do, but hey..now i know what to do... :D

Bugger me though...i now need a new back tyre.....it`s started peeling off the carcass 8O ( mind you, it is just about shagged anyway..).....

happy days..........
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Glad to hear you got your fork's sorted 8) :D

Chris.
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