mercm3
newbie still dammit
Do these pics indicate I have leaky fork seals?
Do I have leaky fork seals?
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chaskell27
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It could be a slight leak but most likely it is road grime that gets built up on the fork that gets pushed around by the seal when the suspension compresses. That's what it looks like to me but either way it doesn't look like anything too serious.
Looks pretty normal to me....I used to think the same till i realised it was exactly what has been outlined in the post above...
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RJ2112
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That appears to be normal operation. The seals are not absolutely perfect, just 99.9%. 
When it leaks for real, you'll definitely know. Big splooges of stuff, with it running down the fork leg.
When it leaks for real, you'll definitely know. Big splooges of stuff, with it running down the fork leg.
mercm3
newbie still dammit
thanks for everyone's quick replies, I was worried there for a sec.
v1jay
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Well yours defo look better then mines bro :BLAA:
I have noticed that my right fork started to leak oil... dribbling down the fork and stuff
Took the opportunity of ordering upgraded springs/oil... Springs/Oil came today, just waiting for my replacement fork seals now...
vj
I have noticed that my right fork started to leak oil... dribbling down the fork and stuff
Took the opportunity of ordering upgraded springs/oil... Springs/Oil came today, just waiting for my replacement fork seals now...
vj
easiest way to know if it leaking is to rub your finger across it if your finger has oil on it then they are leaking its not a safety factor until it starts to run down the fork!
