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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Started noticing this stuff by the neck right under the bottom tree for forks
is their a seal broke/bad? thanks
 
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Nope its grease that comes out after they lubed the TT. just wipe it off, it will do it for a little while and then stop....
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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hmmm been coming out for a year?they use too much?
 
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hmmm been coming out for a year?they use too much?
Just grease same on mine since new..sprays onto tank sometimes...........rub some on your face next time you go for a ride , will feel like a proper old time biker then
 
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no it is normal and there is no grease seal. i take mine to the dealer to get snugged and greased about every 15,000 miles. will make a mess for a while.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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Just grease same on mine since new..sprays onto tank sometimes...........rub some on your face next time you go for a ride , will feel like a proper old time biker then
Rub it on your head, will make your hair grow back like rogaine also.

As said before normal, I carried a rag with me for a while, on hot days, really pours out.
 
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seconds as lubrication,hair gel
actually i will rub some on my face the bugs will deflect better
thanks 4 idea and answers!!!
 
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when it gets hotter... it will get thinner and start making a bigger mess...
I get worried when I don't seen any fork snot... means it's time for a refill!
 
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when it gets hotter... it will get thinner and start making a bigger mess...
I get worried when I don't seen any fork snot... means it's time for a refill!
yep i worry when i start seeing crouch spots
 
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Vell, put some under Ur eyes and they'll thing Ur a football player.
 
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