Front End Leak
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Front End Leak
I have a 96 Road King that is leaking fork oil out of left fork, can't get in touch with my mechanic, any idea on if riding will do more damage. Handling and front end doesn't seem any different.
Any idea on what seal replacements will cost and if this is something to DIY?
HELP
Any idea on what seal replacements will cost and if this is something to DIY?
HELP
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RE: Front End Leak
Normally it is not leaking fork oil, it is grease that dripped down onto the fork from steering head bearings. The left side usually gets this because bike leans to left on kickstand. Look closer and you will probably see a trail of grease.
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RE: Front End Leak
If it is the forks, you could damage the front fender if you hit a hard bump, happened to a buddy of mine, also heard that it could wobble at high speeds in turns, but I only heard the second part, second hand. Yeah, his fender hit the engine guard, and put a big dent in it! How many miles on the bike, has the front end ever been serviced?
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RE: Front End Leak
ORIGINAL: jeepster09
Normally it is not leaking fork oil, it is grease that dripped down onto the fork from steering head bearings. The left side usually gets this because bike leans to left on kickstand. Look closer and you will probably see a trail of grease.
Normally it is not leaking fork oil, it is grease that dripped down onto the fork from steering head bearings. The left side usually gets this because bike leans to left on kickstand. Look closer and you will probably see a trail of grease.
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