turnypatriot Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 hi noticed a leak on my left fork seal . How easy is it to change,or should i get a mech to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodt Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Hello. Sometimes it is a bit of grit or dirt in the seal and can be cleaned out using a film negative. I have done this with success. Certainly worth a try before stripping your forks. if you're really keen you could buy one of these !! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seal-Mate-Tool-Sealmate-Fix-Leaking-Fork-Seals-Quick-Easy-Fast-Affordable-/121059312192?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item1c2fb28240 Edited February 18, 2015 by rodt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the yukon sizzler Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Paioli or marzocchi forks ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnypatriot Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks for reply ,did read about film trick will try that before replacing seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exman Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Paioli or marzocchi forks ?? Mine are Paioli, do you have any info or links to valid info? I'd like to change the oil and seals and to find stiffer springs if possible. Scorpa is '06 SY250. Any other advice would be appreciated of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnypatriot Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 hi it was just muck in the seal. really thin piece of plastic around fork leg then a few pumps it was sorted thanks for advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) I've had this happen twice since I bought it in January, the one ride it leaked on both legs so much in my van it left a puddle of oil (was strapped down with forks a bit compressed), bought a seal mate and it instantly stopped them leaking. It's since sorted the left one again, so I wiped it yesterday and all good again. I drained the forks a couple of weeks back and put new oil in, the forks felt ace afterwards. I'm thinking of fitting some fork gaitors or tubes, where I ride the bike gets covered in crap. Edited March 1, 2015 by sp1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnypatriot Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 My mate has neoprene fork protectors on his Gasgas they seem to do the job but there not easy to get off in case any grit got in behind them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Either neoprene or the old fashioned bellows type (which used to work just fine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exman Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I drained the forks a couple of weeks back and put new oil in, the forks felt ace afterwards. I would appreciate any info regarding fork oil change (at least grade and quantity of oil), my beloved one does deserve it. Tks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Take a look here http://www.splatshop.co.uk/blog/2013/01/paioli-ceriani-fork-oil-levels-for-sherco-trials-bikes-from-2006-to-2011/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Take a look here http://www.splatshop.co.uk/blog/2013/01/paioli-ceriani-fork-oil-levels-for-sherco-trials-bikes-from-2006-to-2011/ This is what I used as a guide. I got putoline 'something or other' 5w oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowley Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Undo the top nut before you slacken the bottom yoke. It's much easier with the fork still clamped to the bike. First make sure you undo the top yoke bolts, as these can sometimes 'clamp' the top nut and make it more difficult to unscrew. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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