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MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: TCDooM on August 11, 2005, 09:44:59 AM

Title: Leaking front suspension...
Post by: TCDooM on August 11, 2005, 09:44:59 AM

Hi all,
I've replaced the seal twice already and still the leak comes back, i think i have a problem with the inner tube of the suspension... i can't see the scratches but that doesn't mean they are not there... maybe it's bent from a crash... i bought it second hand...
someone told me that there is a way to cot the tube to repair the scratches?! is that possible?
Thanks.

Title: Leaking front suspension...
Post by: Red01 on August 11, 2005, 08:57:43 PM

There are processes out there that can recoat your fork tubes, but I can't think of what they're called right now. Don't know what it would cost either, but I can't imagine that it's cheap since they'd be dealing with heavy metals and other HazMat. Might be just as cost effective to replace the tubes.

Forking by Frank (http://www.frankmain.qpg.com/) offers the only aftermarket fork tubes I'm aware of, or there's new OEM or used salvage parts.

Title: Leaking front suspension...
Post by: gsxr400 racer on August 16, 2005, 10:44:20 PM

NITRIED COATINGS ( think i speeled that right ) comes in black and gold

Title: Leaking front suspension...
Post by: gsxr400 racer on August 16, 2005, 10:45:55 PM

try replacing the teflon bushings inner and outers this is a most over looked item when doing a fork job ! race teck also sells these! :beers:

Title: leak
Post by: tacoman on August 17, 2005, 02:08:09 PM

I would have a reputable shop do the job or send to race tech.  They can check your tubes for trueness and scratches.  Your forks are used?  A previous owner probably tried to remove the seals by prying with a screwdriver.  Hope all works out well.