Towards the end of my ride at Cannock today my right fork seal popped out when hitting a bump (rather violently I might add as hadnt seen it approaching the berm). I couldnt get it to seat back in properly but can now get it in properly. Is this a sign my forks are flexing too much (i.e. I need some new ones) or that I just need to give them a service?
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Fork seal has popped out
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Posted 1 year ago #
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More info needed I guess, what fork, last bush replacement, was it the main seal or was it just the dust seal etc etc. Do you lube your seals or leave them gritty and grippy?
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Rock Shox Tora 302 - last replaced about 12 months ago I think. It was the upper dust seal that came out (has the yellow sponge below it).
Tend to clean the stantions off after rides
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It's a good excuse to get some better forks I reckon
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If they're air forks it will be a seal inside releasing air into lowers, could do with a new seal imo
Speak to locotuning he will help you out
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Spring forks so not air releasing i believe.
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Which side did the seal blow, was it damper or spring side?
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Its the damper side I believe
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Not sure but maybe an oil leak from damper into lowers blew the seal?
now the seal is back in do they bottom out before full travel?Posted 1 year ago # -
Woooo I love you all, no-one said dampener!! Maybe the internet has turned a corner?!
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