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03-21-2006, 08:58 PM | #1 | |
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Suspension Oil Leak
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... |
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Re: Suspension Oil Leak
Sounds like you have leaky or worn out fork seals which is common on MX bikes. How many hours or riding time on it?
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03-23-2006, 04:59 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Suspension Oil Leak
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.
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Re: Suspension Oil Leak
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....
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Re: Suspension Oil Leak
If you're relatively mechanically inclined, and you have a service manual, which you should have anyways, you can do it yourself pretty easily.
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Re: Suspension Oil Leak
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The older vintage MX bikes were so much easier on replacing fork seals.
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Re: Suspension Oil Leak
Just like older cars are easier to work on then the new ones. haha
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