Forks are leaking

One fork doesnt leak any oil just moist around the seal, and the other will leak a drop or two on the ground if sitting over night... Is this really bad news should I not ride the bike like this. To rebuild the forks i just need to get new seals or is there anything else I need and what are the seals called. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP

 

You can ride the bike. Fork oil may blow back on your pant leg, and the front suspension will get bouncy if you lose too much, but you can ride the bike. You simply need to rebuild the forks. A pain in the buttski, but mechanically about a "skill level 2." Not difficult. http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=8355.html

You need new fork seals, new dust seals, seal retaining clips and cap retaining clips. I would also recommend replacing the o-rings on the caps, as well as the drain screw "gaskets" (little plastic rings that get smushed to death.) Oh, and a new cotter pin for the front axle nut, plus a bottle of the fork oil of your choice (I use Bel-Ray 15W.)

Check the XJ4Ever catalog, chacal can hook you up and make sure you're not missing anything.

 

There is actually a long-term danger too, one I am currently sorting out. Without the proper amount of oil in the fork (a situation which will eventually happen to you) and without a good seal to prevent water from getting into the whole assembly, your parts will have accelerated wear and can possibly rust.

Truthfully, it's not that hard of an operation and it's not really that expensive either. If you just do the seals and don't need anything else, it's reasonable. If you haven't opened your forks before (sounds like you haven't) I would recommend tearing them apart before you order anything in case you need some random pieces.