SpletThe first thing you need to do is define what you mean by leak. If it is a thin and light coat of oil on on fork stanchion, this is very likely normal. If it is a puddle, pool, or drip of oil on the fork leg, this is more than likely a problem. It can be a failed fork seal, or a a damaged damping or lockout cartridge. Splet28. jul. 2015 · So if there is oil leaking out of the rebound tubes it means that chances are pretty good it is all wrong. You can fix it by removing the forks dumping the oil and doing it correctly #3 Dustodust , Jul 10, 2015 #4 Dustodust Long timer Joined: Oct 9, 2009 Oddometer: 1,551 Location: Hillsboro Oregon
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Splet25. okt. 2024 · Your forks are leaking due to a seal failure. Either they are still way too damaged and the seal isn't working or after you straightened them up you reused the old … Splet19. jan. 2009 · I tried several other recommended fork alignment methods and the left seal always leaked, even after cleaning seals with 35mm film negative. I'm guessing the other methods such as "spin the wheel and grab brake" center the forks when fully extended, but centered location may be different when forks are fully compressed. st nicholas abbey heritage railway
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Splet14. jul. 2024 · Discussion Starter · #1 · Jul 8, 2024. I've seen similar threads with obviously leaking forks but I just can't seem to figure out if mine are leaking. I just got this bike, a Trek Roscoe 8 which is my first mtb, about 2 weeks ago and probably have around 12 hours on it. The forks always had a light film of oil on the stanchions since I got it ... SpletHow to find a fork air leak and how to fix it - YouTube 0:00 / 21:20 How to find a fork air leak and how to fix it The Yorkshire Bike Mechanic 9.42K subscribers Subscribe 346 Share … Splet26. maj 2010 · If it doesn't look like you can get the parts to do your own rebuild, consider a new fork. A professional rebuild can be an expensive service, and suspension forks have come a long way and do wear out over time. Some petroleum-based greases and oils attack some kinds of rubber. If in doubt, get fully-synthetic stuff. st nicholas and st cyriac