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Message started by dudebud on 09/12/15 at 08:40:21

Title: New Fork or new fork seal?
Post by dudebud on 09/12/15 at 08:40:21

Hi everyone I'm new here. I've been lurking around for awhile trying get as much info as possible. Now that i just bought a 96 Savage, I have 1 issue that i know of that needs some attention.

The right fork has a leak and also 4inches above the seal, there are a few gouges on the fork. When i rub my finger over them i can feel some indentation.

Now, my question is do i need a new fork or fork seal?

Thanks

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Title: Re: New Fork or new fork seal?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/12/15 at 08:51:15

I have a backhoe, some of the rods on the hydraulic cylinders are a little beat up. But, as long as there are no sharp spots, it won't cut the seal.
I'm not sure that part ever even Gets TO the seal.
In the tech section I believe there is information on using a piece of thin plastic to wipe down inside, clearing the seal of debris that could cause weeping.
I dressed sharp edges carefully, cleaned and JB welded the hydraulic rams where it needed it. Been a few years, its holding.

Title: Re: New Fork or new fork seal?
Post by Serowbot on 09/12/15 at 09:00:15

You can make one in 30 seconds from a 2 liter pop bottle...
It works... slide it under the seal, rotate around the tube, pull up grit... no more weeping...
http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/images/products/tools/Motion_Pro_Seal_Mate.jpg

Title: Re: New Fork or new fork seal?
Post by digitaltrucker on 09/12/15 at 09:07:58

This might help...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USac5G4SI-U

Get yourself a deck of NEW plastic coated playing cards and cut one to the same shape and it will work fine...and you'll have over 50 fork seal cleaners.

Title: Re: New Fork or new fork seal?
Post by dudebud on 09/12/15 at 10:53:01

Thanks! I made one out of plastic packaging wrap. seems like it did the job

Title: Re: New Fork or new fork seal?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/12/15 at 14:28:55

That's a little easier than the seal, innitt?

Title: Re: New Fork or new fork seal?
Post by JutMan on 09/13/15 at 16:11:00

Had the same problem, I did the little jammy from a pop bottle. Whamo! no more issues after clearing out the grime.

Title: Re: New Fork or new fork seal?
Post by pg on 09/13/15 at 16:23:43

447B7A436F600E0 wrote:

clearing out the grime.

I'd consider putting on gators to keep that crap out.

Best regards,