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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 10:37 AM
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Anyone know if this is a big issue? I had some work done on the forks about 3 months ago but just noticed this blue stuff coming out of the steering stem.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 10:39 AM
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It's bearing grease. Wipe it off and go for a ride.
 
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That's just extra grease. No worries
 
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 11:09 AM
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Yep, neck bearing grease. Wipe it off and ride on. You can use marine bearing grease next time you grease that bearing. It won't weep as much.
 
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Thanks guys. And sorry for the newbie question. I never saw that on my previous bike.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 11:15 AM
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Thanks guys. And sorry for the newbie question. I never saw that on my previous bike.
Then it didn't have enough grease in the steering bearings.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 11:16 AM
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You get used to it, and the eventual smell. On my bike it has a tendency to land on the front jug of the engine if I don't notice it in time, looks like your bike has a nice little collection tray to keep that from happening. Kept thinking something was wrong with my bike with the smell until I put 2 and 2 together.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 11:32 AM
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Just keep it off the tire!
 
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