Fork Seal....On its way out??

rojer386 · Post by **rojer386** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:53 pm

My right hand fork seems to be leaking oil a little. It has got progressivly worse in the last few weeks. The problem I have is that I need to ride the bike home for the work to be done (maximum of 200 miles prob).

I don't suppose I would notice much of a difference in handling as I am really just a beginner but can anyone see any major problems with me riding this distance with a leaky fork seal?

Any help is appreciated!!

Brian

eddie v twin · Post by **eddie v twin** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:24 pm

just watch the oil doesnt leak on to your tyre or brakes

Eddie

rojer386 · Post by **rojer386** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:33 pm

eddie v twin wrote:just watch the oil doesnt leak on to your tyre or brakes

Eddie

Thanks eddie. I will be keeping a close eye on it. Do you see any probs riding this distance with no oil?

Post by **justmartyn** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:46 pm

I've sent you a PM buddy, but in brief no, you wont do any harm. You just wont have any damping in that leg, thus halving the damping at the front end making it feel a bit springy. There will be enough residual oil left in there to stop anything rubbing. As previously mentioned, be extremely careful not to get any on your discs, a can of brake cleaner in your daysac would be well advisable.

samh · Post by **samh** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:59 pm

take it easys on her. coz your oil it leaking, it could be going onto you front breaks so no harsh breaking, and just be safe

leopard_pagan · Post by **leopard_pagan** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:15 pm

can you not put it in to a bike shop where you are to get it done.. than risk riding it home?

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