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19 Sep 2021 06:57 #855470
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I fitted new seal on fork leg and ok for a few days then leaking again left hand leg they are Kawasaki seals not cheap ones forks not pitted or marked can any one help
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19 Sep 2021 08:55 #855472
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How many miles on the forks?
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19 Sep 2021 10:25 #855475
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Google fork sticktion, fork alignment. Dont force the fork legs to the hub.
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19 Sep 2021 12:11 #855481
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About 150ish miles
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19 Sep 2021 12:16 #855483
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150 miles ish
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19 Sep 2021 12:19 #855484
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Fork alimement is ok all straight
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21 Sep 2021 04:51 #855566
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150 ish miles
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21 Sep 2021 06:10 - 21 Sep 2021 06:10 #855570
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Have you had the motorcycle very long & is this a new leak? Did you examine the fork tubes carefully? No pitting or anything?
Are you certain these are genuine Kawasaki fork seals? Kawasaki packaging? Some Kaw dealers sell aftermarket.
Next question, did they seem brand new or is it possible they were old ones that had been sitting on a shelf for years?
Are you certain these are genuine Kawasaki fork seals? Kawasaki packaging? Some Kaw dealers sell aftermarket.
Next question, did they seem brand new or is it possible they were old ones that had been sitting on a shelf for years?
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02 Nov 2021 10:59 #857292
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Do you have a brace between the legs?
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02 Nov 2021 14:11 #857298
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Have a look down the inside of the fork leg where the outside of the seal sits for vertical scratches/damage. It's not unknown for people to damage the inside of the leg when removing an old seal.
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