Are my fork seals bad

[Bigdawg76]

I noticed some oil on the garage floor when I was getting ready to ride. It was right next to the front wheel, and I could see where it came from. I then rubbed the left fork at the bottom and it was really dirty as if oil was on it. Does thats automatically mean my fork seals is busted or could there be something else going on. Thanks for any help
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[Fastfrog007]

If there was a puddle, probly need seals. I'd clean everything really well today and see if there is oil on it tomorrow to be sure. I cant think of anything else that would have caused oil up there tho.

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[sixpack577]

If there was a puddle, probly need seals. I'd clean everything really well today and see if there is oil on it tomorrow to be sure. I cant think of anything else that would have caused oil up there tho.

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+1, fork seal(s). Even if it's only one side, replace them both.

 

[lil charlie]

Yep, time for seals.

 

[quantumracer]

More than likely your fork seals. Check your entire front brake system for any pin leaks, just to be safe.

 

[wht_scorpion]

Check the brake fluid to see if it the brake caliper. see oil running down the fork put a little pressure on the front forks to see.

 

[Bigdawg76]

Good info, I'll give them all a try today. Thanks
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[Black Sheep]

How many miles on your bike? Do you wheelie often?

Still have stock brake lines?
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[dadofthree]

Check front brakes and get fork seals replaced

 

[twotonevert]

Find out for sure where you have leak before you start tearing things down. If they are leaking the fork tubes will have oil on them, could be brake fluid.

 

[Bigdawg76]

How many miles on your bike? Do you wheelie often?

Still have stock brake lines?
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Its an 08, with less than 6k miles on it. No wheelies from me, however I would like to start doing them.
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[Twobrothersbusa]

If you have such a new bike that has never been stunted, then you probably have a nick or something in the fork tube. I posted up a thread about replacing fork seals to find out that I didn't do a good job inspecting the fork tubes. I had to have one side replaced at the track my next time out after replacing them myself. Make sure you inspect the fork tubes for nicks as they can cause leaks even after new seals.

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[Busacure]

Left side? Is your busa stabled on the kick stand or a rear stand?
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[Tufbusa]

Easy way to check is to wipe your finger up the lower fork tube, if the finger tip is wet, she's a leaker!

 

[Bigdawg76]

Left side? Is your busa stabled on the kick stand or a rear stand?
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Yes, no probs there
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[Bigdawg76]

checked it again, and im pretty sure its the seals. Calling dealer in the morning
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[SilverBullit88]

I have an 08 also, and my left tube just started leaking here recently. My bike has 3200 miles on it and I've never pulled it up in actual wheelie. The front tire has been up a inch or two under acceleration but that's it. I took it in yesterday to a shop, and they told me it would be best to bring them both in so they can match the fluid weight correctly. Does that sound correct? I figured they could use stock weight fluid and it wouldn't be a problem.