Hissing Front Fork

[Gangman036]

When I stand her up from the kick stand, I am now hearing a slight hiss from the front forks. Am I due for a seal replacement? No fluid or oil leaking anywhere.
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[sandy]

Probably not. Age and mileage on bike?? If you have no leaks, I wouldn't worry.

[Challenger]

This may sound silly, but are you sure it isn't from the gas tank vent? mine will hiss sometimes when i stand her up, think it is because I sloshed the fuel a little when it is warm out. 

[tonyfan70]

Are you sure it's not a snake like that one video that was posted? I'd double and triple check for that!

[BlueValk]

When I stand her up from the kick stand, I am now hearing a slight hiss from the front forks. Am I due for a seal replacement? No fluid or oil leaking anywhere.
99 std 62K

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Hi,
I've played with my front forks way too much (don't read anything into that!    ).  Changing springs and oil weights.  The good side is that I now have a nice plush front end (don't read anything into that either!   ).

Anyway, during doing all that, I also had the fork hissing now and again.  I didn't mind it and thought it was kind of cool.  It would do it during bumps, too.  I believe it came from air squeezing out through the top caps.  I don't have it anymore.  The last time I was in there, I must have tightened them up a bit better.  Or maybe they just sealed better.

That's my .02.
BlueValk