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Title: Dead Fork
Post by: WCU_V_Twin on August 25, 2003, 10:36:06 PM
I strap my bike down in the back of the truck with ratchet tie downs and it compresses my fork quite a bit.  I've done this several times before.  Anyway, take the bike off the truck and it feels like I've got a flat tire.  I look more closely, and the fork (front shock) looks like it leaked a lot of fluid out of the right side (all over my brake).  Anyway, the front shock is really loose.  It's really noticable at low speeds.  What do I do?  Thanks.
Title: Dead Fork
Post by: pantablo on August 26, 2003, 04:36:27 AM
Sounds like new fork seals are in order. Cheap parts but it'll require removal and disassembly of forks. Quite a full days job.