Hit a pot hole this morning

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Apr 23, 2010 | 09:26 AM

scottwilliamson

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Hit a pot hole this morning

I hit a pot hole on the way into work this morning and blew out a fork seal, at least they are calling for rain all weekend.

I have a 96 sportster and have not had to rebuild the forks yet, are there going to be any surprises in store for me I should know about before hand? I know with all of the true "Bikers" on this site ther should be a lot of knowledge around here. Thanks.

Apr 23, 2010 | 09:35 AM

cadman311

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If they are leaking let put a new seal it. I hit 100 pot holes going to work everyday. And yes my fork seal leak from time to time. It's going to happen.

Apr 23, 2010 | 09:48 AM

scottwilliamson

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A leak is an under statement, my boots and jeans are covered in oil that is why I'm thinking rebuild.

Apr 23, 2010 | 09:51 AM

xxxflhrci

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Easy job. Only takes a couple of hours.