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Hey guys so went out and inspected the bike today like I do before everyride and noticed my fork seals are going and starting to leak pretty bad I had notice it about a week ago. But didn't think they were leaking that bad. I live in the Burlington VT area was curious if anyone has done a fork seal change before and who is comfortable doing them. And could possibly run me through how to do it I would pay for everything that we would need Just reallllly don't wanna have to pay a asston of money to have a shop do it! Thanks guys anyone who could help is welcome to PM me or just post! payment in beer/moonshine if that helps at all hahaha![]()
I'd recommend you try cleaning the oil seals first with something like a Seal Doctor.
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Oh okay never even thought about that does that kinda repair the seals?
Usually leaking seals are caused because of bugs / dirt / other assorted crap getting stuck between them and the fork tube.
Leaking seals can also be cause by cracked / broken seals, but it is much less likely.
okay looks like I gotta just spend some time really getting after it might be a stupid question but brake clean on a rag would that help or just end up eating away at the seals?
If the seals are leaking then something has been drug down in between the seal and the tube (probably). You'll need to get it out. A piece of film (if you can find it) or something like a Seal Doctor or Seal Mate can help get whatever junk is in there out.
I didn't actually watch this. The guy could be an idiot, but it looked like this guy was going to demonstrate how to use a seal mate.
perfect ill give that a look thanks guys was really hoping it was something like this and not a broken seal cause things with forks scares the crap out of me cause ive never done it and really don't wanna go screwing with stuff I know nothing about
yeah I should also state that I was doing some wheeling at the end of last season not all the time but on occasion But still looks like I gotta go to my local shop anyway see if they have this tool
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with those seal tools, i always wonder how you know where to insert it. what if you insert it right where the debris is? then you just push it up and don't actually clear i properly.
you say both seals are leaking... i'd skip the tool and just replace the seals.
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Before you buy the tool try taking a pair of good scissors to a 2L soda bottle and making your own. Worked for me when I had a minor oil leak on my last bike, might as well try it before anything else - unless your seals are dry rotted then spend the money.
I bought one of those tools the other day. Haven't used it yet. I don't know if it matters, but it feels thinner than a soda bottle plastic.
Edit for clarity: Seal Mate, the blue motion pro tool.
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My Seal Doctor is definitely thicker. I think you'd be fine with a soda bottle or milk jug.
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