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Message started by spearheadss on 04/22/14 at 14:09:13

Title: Oil on floor under front forks
Post by spearheadss on 04/22/14 at 14:09:13

Hello,

I am new to owning a bike. I came out yesterday and saw an oil stain on the floor under the left side front fork. I think this is because of a fork oil seal leaking. Is my diagnosis correct? If needed I can post a picture tonight when I get home from work.

Thank you all for this great forum.

Title: Re: Oil on floor under front forks
Post by verslagen1 on 04/22/14 at 14:22:37

3A2C3B263E2B263D490 wrote:

Fork seals?... try cleaning first... it can save a lot of work...

(some weeks back, there was a fork post... there is a fork seal cleaning tool for a few bucks, or you can make one from a plastic pop bottle, or even use a plastic coated playing card... just lift the tubes dust seal, then wrap a "tool", around the tube, and slide down under the seal... give it a few rotations around the tube, and it will scrape the gunk off the seal... works 90% of time... and takes 1 minute)...

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Title: Re: Oil on floor under front forks
Post by spearheadss on 04/22/14 at 14:31:17

Thanks for the tip. I'll try that out.

Title: Re: Oil on floor under front forks
Post by Serowbot on 04/22/14 at 16:05:36

You should also check your brake fluid... (the reservoir is on the handlebar. right side)...
;)...

Title: Re: Oil on floor under front forks
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/22/14 at 17:08:50

Do you have a mischievous little brother?

Title: Re: Oil on floor under front forks
Post by spearheadss on 04/22/14 at 17:34:41

3127302D35202D36420 wrote:

You should also check your brake fluid... (the reservoir is on the handlebar. right side)...
;)...

I'll check that also. Thanks.

Title: Re: Oil on floor under front forks
Post by spearheadss on 04/22/14 at 17:35:16

332C2A2D30370636063E2C206B590 wrote:

Do you have a mischievous little brother?

Ah, I only wish I had someone to blame. LOL.