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I suppose over time the seals simply wear and become more brittle, allowing dirt passed the dust seals which will then mess up the actual oil seal below. Even if its a tiny drip it still means the oil seals are failing, it will only get worse.

If you do change the seals and put fresh fork oil in remember to be careful when washing the bike, as pointing a hose or ESPECIALLY a pressure washer right on the seals will force dirt down and you'll soon be back to where you started. :crying:

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Hello. After you pop the fork seal out inspect it for any nicks or damage to the lip. If there is no visible damage pull the tension spring out of the seal.find where the ends connect and twist it apart. One end will be taperd. Take your side cutters and nip a tad off the nonntaperd end. Twist it back together and put it back in your fork seal. This will tighten the seal and save you some coin.

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Most of the time it's just dust plugging the seal and it's not faulty

You can make a seal saver or buy one from a dirt bike shop

It's just a J hook made from something like a goggle lense, make sure you sand all the sharp edges so you don't cut the seal

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hi with leaking fork seals try sliding the thinnest feeler gauge blade between the seal and fork tube but clean all the muck off the top of the seal first, then coat the dust seal with Vaseline to stop muck getting in then slide it back into position it works for me

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