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Forks Oil Leak

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by pirok, Jun 6, 2010.

  1. pirok

    pirok Member

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    I have changed the oil seals on my 650 turbo front forks because one of the forks were leaking oil, but it is still leaking oil after I have changed the seal. So what to do?
     
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    What condition are the stanchions in??
     
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    RU 100% sure you bought the right seals?
     
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    Carefully inspect the fork tube on the leaky fork.

    It doesn't take much in the way of a pit, ding or other surface imperfection to carry oil past a seal. MINOR imperfections can be smoothed out with a stone; otherwise you may need to start looking for a fork tube.

    This assumes the seal wasn't accidentally damaged during installation.
     
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    +1 i had a small ding in one of mine that caused a small continual leak, until i replaced it with a new seal. Also are you using the correct fork oil, and did you place the correct ammount?

    I know stupid questions, but had to ask...

    Kevin
     
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