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Bryanj:
A common problem with fork seals is where some idiot in the past has levered out a seal and scored the alloy slider then oil will wick up the outside of the seal

Waggles:
The old seals came out OK and I didn't notice any damage but if I have to replace them again will look out for that. Will try loosening everything and boucing the front end to see if its all lined up at the weekend, its a thought and certainly worth trying before stripping them down again, thanks

UK Pete:
I had a similar problem many years back, a bike shop recommended a fork oil with a seal swell additive, believe it or not a week after using it the forks were as dry as could be, i think it was bellray fork oil, i have no idea if such thing still exists
Pete

Tomb:
I bought a few sets of fork seals from a bloke thats always at Stafford show with a stand selling batteries, indicators and seals, they lasted about a week, both seals, I didn't think it was me fitting them badly as I've been doing that sort of paid work for years without any problems before.
I fitted another set and they were as bad, so I went to my local bike shop and got some other brand seals, they've been in my daily ride 500/4 for 6 years and ones just started to leak.

Buy cheap buy twice in my case. :o

Waggles:
These are pattern seals so I guess they r cr*p. Originals are available so I will get a pair. In the meantime will try some oil with seal swell additive as I would rather be riding than stripping forks again! worth a try.

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