Self destructing fork seals...

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Self destructing fork seals...

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Got back yesterday from a weeks boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads. I never knew you could have so much fun at 6mph.
Went to pick up the bike from where it has been parked in a mates garden, under a cover, only to find that both fork seals have failed, and dumped their oil all over the forks, discs, and my new brake pads.
What the hell? Both at once, when it's parked up and not in use? :confused
So no sunday ride for me :cry:
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:thumbdown: bummer :thumbdown:
1998 Firestorm, 47,000 miles, forks valved & sprung, proflex shock +4mm over standard, manual ccts', k&n, 50#slow 185#/190# mains, front carb slide mod, R6 throttle tube, Tank raised, Viper cans, Coerce fork brace, EBC lite front discs & pads.
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Is your mate good at wheelies?
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He can't ride a bicycle without falling off, let alone a Firestorm.
And I took the keys with me!
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I've heard about a nymhomaniac walrus blowing two seals at once, but never on a bike just sitting there!
Two bikes, still only four cylinders!

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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Seems like you're the only one with any seal jokes.
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goody wrote::lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Seems like you're the only one with any seal jokes.
I think they are few and far between :D
Two bikes, still only four cylinders!

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Stratman wrote:
goody wrote::lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Seems like you're the only one with any seal jokes.
I think they are few and far between :D
Well, based on the last one I say thank Jebus for that :D
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Zakalwe wrote:
Stratman wrote:
goody wrote::lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Seems like you're the only one with any seal jokes.
I think they are few and far between :D
Well, based on the last one I say thank Jebus for that :D
:cry: :cry: I'll blubber :cry: :cry:
Two bikes, still only four cylinders!

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Bad luck...

I once blew a seal....
bad experience :P
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I fixed a seal on my washing machine once.

Bad idea, it hated the spin cycle and smelt vaguely of fish.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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