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Post by cyclone on Apr 19, 2011 17:28:46 GMT
Hi can anyone give me any clues about where is best to get an oil leak on forks sorted out (float 140rl). 1st noticed it today fork is still working ok at momment not loads leaking but enough to get the fork damp. Also how long can i ride it as it is, as could really do with not sending it away with these two long weekends coming up. Thanks in advance.
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Lloydi
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Post by Lloydi on Apr 19, 2011 18:13:48 GMT
There are 2 places the fork can leak, the seals or the bolts at the bottom of the fork. If it's seals replace them and put some fresh oil in while your at it. If it's the bottom you will need to either tighten the bolts or fit new crush washers. Fox fork have good online tutorials to show how to change seals. If it's not one of the above you could have a crack in the lowers (problem on the fox 40's), which means new lowers are required.
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Post by cyclone on Apr 19, 2011 19:06:15 GMT
Thanks jllj it`s leaking from the seal, i`ll have a look at the tutorials and see if i can ort it out. In the mean time does anyone know of anywhere near wrexham who may do it i.e. llandegla or alf`s? Just incase a end up with a lot of spare parts left over
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Post by Lloydi on Apr 19, 2011 19:34:49 GMT
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Post by Lloydi on Apr 19, 2011 19:36:17 GMT
Phone Mojo for the seals (I think they are about £15-25, and get a small sachet of float fluid and some suspention oil). Everything I've ordered from Mojo has arrived the next day.
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Post by cyclone on Apr 19, 2011 20:03:07 GMT
Thanks a lot for the links mate, i`ll give mojo a ring and order some seals, thanks again
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Post by lou on Apr 19, 2011 22:09:32 GMT
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Post by thistle on Apr 20, 2011 5:29:57 GMT
I was going to suggest stendec as they are pretty close. I think there's somewhere near shrewsbury that will do it as well.
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