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Im to PRO · 11-03-2009, 05:09 PM

I have been having a problem with my seals the past 2 months. The first time i had them replaced, they were good untill about 3 rides later then they slowly started to leak. I road it about 2 times after while they had a slow leak but still had oil in them. I just took them in to get new seals on and i got it back and they looked good and when i got home, they just randomly start leaking. Fluid is just running down and dripping onto the ground. It is a very slow leak and the seals look perfect. What could be going wrong? both seals are leaking too.

Twister773 · 11-03-2009, 05:10 PM

wrong seals, bad install, bur on the fork leg tearing seal, could be a ton of different things, take it back to the shop and have them fix it.

yellow bandit · 11-03-2009, 05:13 PM

Your bushings could be worn out. Get the front end off the ground remove the front tire and wiggle the bottom of the fork if it has much movement your bushings are worn out.

Im to PRO · 11-03-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Twister773

wrong seals, bad install, bur on the fork leg tearing seal, could be a ton of different things, take it back to the shop and have them fix it.

ya im going to take it back. Just trying to see if this has happened to any of you guys before. At first i was thinking that my bottom fork legs might have been nicked up causing oil to leak but i cant find anything and have never ran the bike without fork guards.

Im to PRO · 11-03-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yellow bandit

Your bushings could be worn out. Get the front end off the ground remove the front tire and wiggle the bottom of the fork if it has much movement your bushings are worn out.

i will give that a try when i get the bike back. At the shop right now getting the top end done

fmfracertccra · 11-03-2009, 05:21 PM

Make sure there using marzocchi seals I had same problem and make sure u clean forks really good!!!

nelson28 · 11-03-2009, 05:24 PM

check the fork tubes over and make sure theyre not cracked anywhere. i had this happen and it bugged me for monthes.

Im to PRO · 11-03-2009, 05:25 PM

on the reciept it said kx65 seals?

Paxracing · 11-03-2009, 05:32 PM

Kx 65 seals and marzocchi 35 mm seals are not the same seals.

Im to PRO · 11-03-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Paxracing

Kx 65 seals and marzocchi 35 mm seals are not the same seals.

so that sounds like my problem! i will give them a call tonight and see what they have to say. Thanks for the help

fmfracertccra · 11-03-2009, 05:37 PM

You can order the right seals from CHP Race products, Classic Honda USA, Honda CT70, Z50, Pit Bikes, Monkey Bike, XR50, CRF50, NSR50, XR70, CRF70, Pit Bikes, Honda Minitrails, XR100 and NOS, Kitaco, Takegawa Parts and services. they have them in stock and fast shipping

Im to PRO · 11-03-2009, 05:40 PM

sorry there ktm 65 seals not kx. Do the ktm 65 seals work?

Paxracing · 11-03-2009, 05:41 PM

Yes, same fork tubes

Im to PRO · 11-03-2009, 05:43 PM

alright so i guess thats not my problem then...

fmfracertccra · 11-03-2009, 05:45 PM

U have a scrach in tube?

96Justin · 11-03-2009, 05:45 PM

make sure they arent overfilling them with fluid this would cause them to leak as well

oil dripping out onto the floor isnt a "slow" leak, thats a pretty harsh leak!

Im to PRO · 11-03-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 96Justin

make sure they arent overfilling them with fluid this would cause them to leak as well

oil dripping out onto the floor isnt a "slow" leak, thats a pretty harsh leak!

i dont think they could be over filling them cause it has a sticker with the specific amount of oil to put it on tsince i had them done by feal before for my weight. If i leave the bike out there tonight then come back tomrrow night there might be like 2 drops of oil.

Paxracing · 11-03-2009, 06:03 PM

what shop are you useing 3 time in two months.

Im to PRO · 11-03-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Paxracing

what shop are you useing 3 time in two months.

The Pit Enterprise

11-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Im to PRO 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,414 My Mood:	problem with seals in my marzocchis I have been having a problem with my seals the past 2 months. The first time i had them replaced, they were good untill about 3 rides later then they slowly started to leak. I road it about 2 times after while they had a slow leak but still had oil in them. I just took them in to get new seals on and i got it back and they looked good and when i got home, they just randomly start leaking. Fluid is just running down and dripping onto the ground. It is a very slow leak and the seals look perfect. What could be going wrong? both seals are leaking too.

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Twister773 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 5,811 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis wrong seals, bad install, bur on the fork leg tearing seal, could be a ton of different things, take it back to the shop and have them fix it.

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yellow bandit PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northern cali Posts: 23 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis Your bushings could be worn out. Get the front end off the ground remove the front tire and wiggle the bottom of the fork if it has much movement your bushings are worn out.

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fmfracertccra 1st Gear Member $fmfracertccra's Avatar$ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 201 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis Make sure there using marzocchi seals I had same problem and make sure u clean forks really good!!!
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nelson28 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: mount pleasant pa Posts: 642 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis check the fork tubes over and make sure theyre not cracked anywhere. i had this happen and it bugged me for monthes.

11-03-2009, 05:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Im to PRO 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,414 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis on the reciept it said kx65 seals?

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Paxracing 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ca Posts: 5,518 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis Kx 65 seals and marzocchi 35 mm seals are not the same seals.

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fmfracertccra 1st Gear Member $fmfracertccra's Avatar$ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 201 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis You can order the right seals from CHP Race products, Classic Honda USA, Honda CT70, Z50, Pit Bikes, Monkey Bike, XR50, CRF50, NSR50, XR70, CRF70, Pit Bikes, Honda Minitrails, XR100 and NOS, Kitaco, Takegawa Parts and services. they have them in stock and fast shipping
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Im to PRO 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,414 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis sorry there ktm 65 seals not kx. Do the ktm 65 seals work?

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Paxracing 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ca Posts: 5,518 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis Yes, same fork tubes

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Im to PRO 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,414 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis alright so i guess thats not my problem then...

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fmfracertccra 1st Gear Member $fmfracertccra's Avatar$ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 201 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis U have a scrach in tube?
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96Justin 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 770 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis make sure they arent overfilling them with fluid this would cause them to leak as well oil dripping out onto the floor isnt a "slow" leak, thats a pretty harsh leak!

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Paxracing 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ca Posts: 5,518 My Mood:	Re: problem with seals in my marzocchis what shop are you useing 3 time in two months.

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