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Old 06-10-2008, 02:44 PM   #1
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Try cleaning the seal before you drop any money on it. Take a business card or some old 35mm film (who the hell has that anymore?), and clean between the leg and the seal. Sometimes, there can be some grit trapped on the seal which causes the leak. Also, flush the leg / seal area with some silicone spray to flush away any grit. I've managed to avoid replacing a seal with this method in the past.

Agreed on removing the fork legs if you get a shop to replace the seals. Half the labor cost is getting the fork legs off.

Good luck.
Truth. The 35mm film trick works and can save you some big bucks.
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Old 06-10-2008, 02:47 PM   #2
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will def. do.
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