dman1961
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why do they wear out so quick? 06 with 4400 miles... seems stupid... thanks
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dannymax
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They may not be worn out but just dirty. For a few bucks try a Seal Mate, you might be surprised.
http://sealmate.net/
dman1961
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wow... cool stuff dude 
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+1 to cleaning. Fork seals should last a long time as long as the fork tubes are in good shape. Dirt or bug parts can work in there under a seal lip and cause some minimal leakage. A piece of old film cut into the shape of a "J" can be used to clean in there. Old dirt bike trick to fix a leaking fork seal. Doesn't always work but its worth a shot.
DMAN999
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Yeah, I just replaced one leaking Fork Seal but it was 12 years old.
DanQuin
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How many miles/years since the bushings were replaced? I see a lot of forks that have leaking seals, and when I go to change them the bushings are wore. That could allow the fork to move forward/backward and cause excessive wear to the seals.
Another thing on conventional forks is to ensure the seals are well greased. Even as periodic maintenance, you can pop the dust seals with a small screwdriver, chisel or other thin edge tool; clean the top of the oil seal and apply new grease. It often cuts down on stiction as well, and can help keep your oil seals going well for a long time to come.
Another thing on conventional forks is to ensure the seals are well greased. Even as periodic maintenance, you can pop the dust seals with a small screwdriver, chisel or other thin edge tool; clean the top of the oil seal and apply new grease. It often cuts down on stiction as well, and can help keep your oil seals going well for a long time to come.
I do have the seal mates on hand too. Probably bad more due to age then mileage. You can try the seal mate first though!
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