Fork leaking

[Ruben]

Hi everybody, just seen that one of the front forks start leaking oil, how bad it is? Its to dificult to fix it? Is it unsafe drive it like that?

 

[roadie1389]

Its really not hard at all. Wild Steed Works has a kit with all the parts. I'd do it sooner than later. It could get so bad that the top tubes will need to be replaced.

 

[Ruben]

Since is not a hard job any motorcycle shop should know how to replace then?

 

[Viking]

Since is not a hard job any motorcycle shop should know how to replace then?

Yes. However, get the parts from Curtis and bring it in. Also keep in mind that if they damage your lowers you can't get new ones right off the shelf. IOW, go to a shop you trust.

 

[Unsprung]

Since is not a hard job any motorcycle shop should know how to replace then?

If you are a hands on guy, it's not hard at all to rebuild the forks yourself if you have a jack and tools to do it...

 

[woodbutcher]

read this over a couple times and see if it makes you feel comfortable about doing it yourself. Gasman did some great "How-to"'s back in the day and they still apply. Thanks, Gas. http://www.bigdogbiker.com/threads/how-to-service-your-forks.2498/#post-38961

 

[KaptinAmerika]

We have lowers available.
You can also give this trick a try
http://sealmate.net/
I cut the tool out of the smooth portion of a coke bottle.
FireDog turned me on to this.

 

[LuLu]

We have lowers available.
You can also give this trick a try
http://sealmate.net/
I cut the tool out of the smooth portion of a coke bottle.
FireDog turned me on to this.

I must try that......