Fork seals
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Fork seals
I noticed a little black residue on the fork after a ride. Is that a indicator the the seal in going bad or normal wear? And if it is bad what is the usual cost for a rebuild?
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Prior to rebuilding..., get one of these..., or make one out of an old credit (thin plastic) card or milk jug
Then run it around the fork - between the fork and seal
May cure it without a rebuild
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nk...+SEALS+CLEANER
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Actual rebuild - less than $100 bucks - if
You do it yourself..., you already have the tools - otherwise it closer to 250 / 300 when buying the tools and service manual
Dealer rebuild - no clue (always best to dyi imo)
eta
The black - could be dry rotted rubber - could be the oil (it gets rather dirty / black).., then again..., could be who knows what
Ghost
Then run it around the fork - between the fork and seal
May cure it without a rebuild
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nk...+SEALS+CLEANER
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Actual rebuild - less than $100 bucks - if
You do it yourself..., you already have the tools - otherwise it closer to 250 / 300 when buying the tools and service manual
Dealer rebuild - no clue (always best to dyi imo)
eta
The black - could be dry rotted rubber - could be the oil (it gets rather dirty / black).., then again..., could be who knows what
Ghost
Last edited by Ghost_13; Jun 4, 2017 at 11:24 PM.
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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
Prior to rebuilding..., get one of these..., or make one out of an old credit (thin plastic) card or milk jug
Then run it around the fork - between the fork and seal
May cure it without a rebuild
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nk...+SEALS+CLEANER
================
Actual rebuild - less than $100 bucks - if
You do it yourself..., you already have the tools - otherwise it closer to 250 / 300 when buying the tools and service manual
Dealer rebuild - no clue (always best to dyi imo)
eta
The black - could be dry rotted rubber - could be the oil (it gets rather dirty / black).., then again..., could be who knows what
Ghost
Then run it around the fork - between the fork and seal
May cure it without a rebuild
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nk...+SEALS+CLEANER
================
Actual rebuild - less than $100 bucks - if
You do it yourself..., you already have the tools - otherwise it closer to 250 / 300 when buying the tools and service manual
Dealer rebuild - no clue (always best to dyi imo)
eta
The black - could be dry rotted rubber - could be the oil (it gets rather dirty / black).., then again..., could be who knows what
Ghost
Last edited by JayStronghawk; Jun 6, 2017 at 06:30 AM. Reason: Can't Spell
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