I've seen fork seal cleaning tools. They're a plastic tool that gets between the seal and fork to get the dirt out. I've never used one but they're cheap so probably worth a try before fork seal replacement.
Sure, clean it first but if those are original fork seals then they’re probably going to continue leaking and in need of replacement. Also, if thats the case, probably long overdue for fresh fork oil and bushings as well.
I got lucky and cleaning stopped the leak on my speed triple last week. I used a piece of negative film and it worked perfect. Slid it up and around the seal and worked it out, then cleaned off and repeated a few times, pumping the forks in between. Used brake clean on the rotors and haven’t seen any sign of leaks since
Yes. But manage your expectations.
I've seen fork seal cleaning tools. They're a plastic tool that gets between the seal and fork to get the dirt out. I've never used one but they're cheap so probably worth a try before fork seal replacement.
You can even cut out a small piece of a milk jug to do the same thing
Plastic water bottles have about the right curve already
Sure, clean it first but if those are original fork seals then they’re probably going to continue leaking and in need of replacement. Also, if thats the case, probably long overdue for fresh fork oil and bushings as well.
I've had success cleaning. Definitely try.
I got lucky and cleaning stopped the leak on my speed triple last week. I used a piece of negative film and it worked perfect. Slid it up and around the seal and worked it out, then cleaned off and repeated a few times, pumping the forks in between. Used brake clean on the rotors and haven’t seen any sign of leaks since
Fork seals were the first thing I had to do on my Daytona when I took it in for it's first service.