day101 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Was looking at it the other day when i was servicing the bike and looked at the front fork and one seal seams to be leaking very slightly. what do you think is the best option to do. is it safe to use at the moment before i get it fixed and how easy of a job it is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted March 19, 2011 If it's not too serious then fine-limp along for a bit until you have the cash or confidence to repair. Do not however neglect to do it.Is it an easy job? Subjective question. Would you do your own valve clearances? Change a set of plugs? Replace your brake pads? Give us some clues as to what you feel your mechanical competence is & you'll get an honest answer I'm sure.Also, what bike is it and where are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neill 0 Posted March 19, 2011 @smilinjack wrote:If it's not too serious then fine-limp along for a bit until you have the cash or confidence to repair. Do not however neglect to do it.Is it an easy job? Subjective question. Would you do your own valve clearances? Change a set of plugs? Replace your brake pads? Give us some clues as to what you feel your mechanical competence is & you'll get an honest answer I'm sure.Also, what bike is it and where are you? wake up alan looks like a b6 in herefordshire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted March 19, 2011 as long as is not dripping off the bottom of the fork leg leave untill if dose,However and leak however small will fail the MOT.Mine also weeps on the side it leans on the stand but its only a mist.when It gets worse I will doit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted March 19, 2011 and dont forget to do them as a pair, did my b6 seals just followed mr haynes advice,a pair of quality japanese seals on ebay for £6ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day101 0 Posted March 20, 2011 ive got a haynes manual and the answer to the first reply is ill do my brakes everything on my bike ill have a go and get stuck in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day101 0 Posted March 20, 2011 i know this question sounds stupid, but if the fork seal is leakin, is it only that i have to replace? ( the rubber thing) also will i have to top the fluid up if so what fluid do i use and how do i top it up?Thanks Luke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bezzer 0 Posted March 20, 2011 You say you've got a Haynes. read the fork seals replacement and all will be clear....Just make sure you remember to undo the damper rod bolt at the base of the forks while you've still got the forks assembled and under pressure, if you don't do it then it spins and you can't get it out without a "special tool" either Suzuki or homemade.You will need new fork seals and fresh fork oil as you empty all the old out, it will seem like a new bike when you've done it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
