1 Fork seal leaking Fri Apr 19 2019, 03:08
audibob
Life time member
I recently changed a fork seal only to find the new one leaked, as did the second .
Everything was clean prior to fitting, I used cling film top of the leg to protect the new seal .
A seal driver tool was used to fit them.
Seal lube applied but both leaked .
I then ordered a set from a different, well known uk supplier, and this time all is good.
The seal from the second set did feel more resistant when sliding it down the fork leg,
both sets were marked 41.4mm , perhaps my bike prefers blue seals rather than black ones.
Bob
Everything was clean prior to fitting, I used cling film top of the leg to protect the new seal .
A seal driver tool was used to fit them.
Seal lube applied but both leaked .
I then ordered a set from a different, well known uk supplier, and this time all is good.
The seal from the second set did feel more resistant when sliding it down the fork leg,
both sets were marked 41.4mm , perhaps my bike prefers blue seals rather than black ones.
Bob
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