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I have a KTM 125 and there is a little leak. I circled the area, and then the two red lines is where oil is. The oil runs down the front suspenion pole. Then I sort of simulated what it does, which is slowly, very slowly drip onto the side of the rim. Why is this happening? Is it just like a broken gasket so oil is dripping through where it is supposed to be sealed? Thanks for any help...

Sounds like you have leaky or worn out fork seals which is common on MX bikes. How many hours or riding time on it?

Not a ton, but is an 03. I just picked it up from my neighbors(really good friend) friend. He quads and said he has been on every trip with that bike which has been about 6-7 times. It is a worn down seal. Its no big deal, thanks for the help.

Not a ton, but is an 03. I just picked it up from my neighbors(really good friend) friend. He quads and said he has been on every trip with that bike which has been about 6-7 times. It is a worn down seal. Its no big deal, thanks for the help.

KTM is a nice ride, Good luck with it. I've done my fork seals once in three years since it was purchased back in 2003. '03 Honda CR250R. I had to remove the fork legs and send it off to a company that specializes in replacing fork seals and tuning suspension systems. Dealers here are duds and I don't trust them with that type of work. The seal kit is relatively inexpensive compared to the labor to get it fixed.

Thanks for the info. I am in Vegas, and the dealers down here are clueless. My friend who has been dirtbiking for some time now, aand he knows a few good companies down here that you can trust. Well have fun riding....

If you're relatively mechanically inclined, and you have a service manual, which you should have anyways, you can do it yourself pretty easily.

If you're relatively mechanically inclined, and you have a service manual, which you should have anyways, you can do it yourself pretty easily.

Good suggestion. I'm mechnically inclined and have the service manual. After reviewing the SM I decided it was best to have a Pro do the work on my Showa forks. Didn't want to take any chances. Plus I had them tune the forks to my weight since I race.

The older vintage MX bikes were so much easier on replacing fork seals.

Just like older cars are easier to work on then the new ones. haha

Just like older cars are easier to work on then the new ones. haha

So true!....lol :lol: