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Old 05-07-2008   #11 (permalink)
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Well I was told about this by another friend of mine earlier today that i need to check the tube, I have a seal kit comin that should be here saturday which is when I can get back to the garage, and would have the chance to see if its going to be more than just the seal. I hope its the seal.

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You'll also want to closely inspect the fork tubes, if they pock marked from rust or badly groved, I would consider replacing them. Otherwise, you get the job completed only to fine you've still the leaking fork seals.
Exactly, my next point. Check them tubes!

My 500's LH tube is done. Pitted very, very badly.
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Sometimes fork seals can pick up a small piece of grit. An old trick is to slide a piece of photo film, perferated side down, between the seal and tube.. Slide it around the whole diameter. If it is grit this often removes it. or Maybe one of your buddies or wife got into your garage and pored some oil on the floor to yank your chain,
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