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What could cause this?: fork tube discoloration

   
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Old 07-20-2012, 04:19 PM
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Noticed this on my 2011 Street Bob. What would cause this?



 
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Old 07-20-2012, 04:49 PM
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Just going by color I would say heat, something bad going on in that side. Something has come apart inside?
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 04:52 PM
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Any noise coming from it? Ride ok?
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 05:00 PM
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Try cleaning it up with some soap. Bet its oil residue. Just might look like heat discoloration.
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 05:27 PM
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Just went out and scrubbed it real good with a soapy sponge and scotch pad, nothing. The only thing Ive noticed is a "chattering" noise during low speed braking, but I figured it has something to do with the head tube bearing.
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 05:32 PM
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Fork oil is prolly due for service.
 
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Check to see if there's any oil left in that side.
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 05:37 PM
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Will do. I mean, I just turned 4,250 miles, so if there's an issue with the oil I'm going to take it in. Perhaps the seal is no good?
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 06:22 PM
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I was thinking the seal rolling in the outer tube. I always like to give a shot of silicone spray on my seals at the start of riding season, done this for 8 years on the 02 FXD and no problems.
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 06:43 PM
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take that thing right back to the stealership
 
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