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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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I have my forks apart and was wondering about the little copper washers that seal the drain plugs. Do you guys replace those everytime or can they be reused?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Manual says to replace
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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If it's copper, it's a crush washer. They are cheap enough, I'd replace it.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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They will leak if you reuse them. Don't ask me how I know.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Crap, that is what I suspected. I picked up fork oil from the dealer and forgot those. I was hoping I wouldn't have to go back! Better safe than sorry.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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They are cheap enough, but I too forgot some last time and the dealer is too far away to run down there. I reused mine without problems. If they can still crush then they are ok. On my last bike I used a couple crush washers from the hardware store
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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any sealing type washer thats rubber or say's crush,,, I'd always replace them...
 
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Local Hd shop, never has them...changed twice.. did not replace
 
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Local Hd shop, never has them...changed twice.. did not replace
I would recommend replacing them, but same issue here, couldn't get 'em.

So I wrapped the little screws in a layer of Teflon tape for some added protection and reused the copper crushers - no problems.
 
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When it comes to small, cheap items like washers and o rings I use new. Just to cheap to take a chance and have to replace new oil.
 
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