[quote=Bobduro;140984]Evening everyone,
Sorry if this is in the wrong section, or has been covered before, but the internet connection where we are is taking an age to search through the forum.
We're currently in India and one of the XTs ('07 R) has developed a very slight leak in the right fork. It's not pouring down but is apparent higher up on the fork at the end of each day. Not too surprising given that we've just completed the KKH in Pakistan!
I initially assumed that it was a straight case of the seal having failed and me needing to find a new one but have since been advised to check that it is acutally the seal that has failed. So my questions are:
1. How do I check what is causing the leak?
Check the fork tube for damage, impacts & scratches.
2. What else could it be?
To much free play in the fork tube, poor quality seals, been over fulled with fork oil.
3. Once I know the size of the seal, will any seal that size do?
Sorry don't have any sizes.
4. Should I stick with OEM parts (got quoted �60 for a pair in the UK) or try aftermarket (
offtheroad.de do a pair for €15)
At those prices I would go after market.
Any advice you could give much appreciated