fixing leaky fork seals quickly

[Flatline]

This is an interesting idea

[lloydie]

Nice idea .
Chances are when the seals go it's time to change the oil anyway .
But I see the advantages of keeping one under the seat so if one do pop you can sort it to get you home

[Flatline]

One guy was saying that he sorts out seals on a regular basis (mechanic)

He has found it tends to be dirt has got in and allows some oil to seep out

Can always make one

[StormingHonda]

I bought one, not used it yet so I cant tell you if it works.

[lumpyv]

what exactly is it doing ??

cant be much of a long term repair ?

[NZSpokes]

Have done this a lot of times and works well. I use and old credit card.

But if the seal is stuffed it wont fix it. So if your bike has 50,000 miles on it dont expect it to work.

[MacV2]

what exactly is it doing ??

cant be much of a long term repair ?

Cleans out any grit/grob from under the seal...

[toecutter]

Have done this before with feeler gauges.

[Pete.L]

or you can make one from a plastic Sprite/ coke bottle.
Personally I think it's more likely to be of use to a dirt bike rider, in my experience when a seal goes on a road bike its because its worn out or the stanchion has got a bit of wear

Pete.l

[fabiostar]

another one for feeler gauges. was doing that 30 years ago when i was skint on lc yamahas, if its only dirt in it , it works a treat.

[lumpyv]

what exactly is it doing ??

cant be much of a long term repair ?

Cleans out any grit/grob from under the seal...

cheers mac