fork oil leaking--
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fork oil leaking--
06 SG 23k miles have fork oil leaking from the screw on the fork -- saw oil on the rim about a dime size -- checked the forks no oil on them -- I made an attempt to tighten the screw but it seems pretty tight -- suggestions
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Since it has 23k miles on it I'm guessing the oil hasn't been changed. Albeit HD says to change at 50k, it should be changed more like 25k so I suggest changing the oil and use new drain screws/washers if stock legs. If chrome or powder coat and it has chrome screws then I'd just get new crush washers.
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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.
I don't understand why manufacturers refuse to use standard NPT 1/16 plugs on the forks; even a short stainless steel (brake) bleeder screw would be welcome.
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Those screws are in there very tight, you need a decent tool to break them loose or you will strip the heads. Maybe they are just not tight enough. But sounds like a bad crush washer. Do what Dog says, if they are tight, then at the very least you will need to replace the washers, a screw might be damaged too, so replace those also. You will lose your oil when you do that so just change you oil and get new hardware.
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I think there would be more problems using those.
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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.
In case of a leak, fork screws with a 'Phillips' head#2 on a coarse thread have no Metric equivalent; only chewing gum works like a charm.
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You can try tightening it with an impact driver:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-impac...p-00947641000P
You'll need one to get them off if they are tight.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-impac...p-00947641000P
You'll need one to get them off if they are tight.
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