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Old Apr 5, 2020 | 11:01 AM
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I bought my father-in-law’s 2003 Heritage Springer this year. When I was detailing it last weekend, I noticed what appears to be either black RTV or neck bearing grease that has collected in the crevices of the main front fork. I think it’s RTV, but I don’t really understand for what purpose. I’d like to hear from y’all.


 
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Old Apr 5, 2020 | 11:47 AM
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My guess is it’s just crud getting built up there from wiping it down.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2020 | 11:56 AM
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I cant even see it lol
 
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Old Apr 5, 2020 | 02:43 PM
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It does look like polish build up.
 
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Agree with polish of cleaner buildup. Those parts are welded and sealed there is nothing to leak out of those areas...
 
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