Fork Seals

[kickstand]

I have 31000 miles left fork seal leaking not the right would you replace just the left or the right one too? Thanks

[junior]

if one is going the other prob. not far behind.....................do them both and be done with it

[Willow]

I have 31000 miles left fork seal leaking not the right would you replace just the left or the right one too? Thanks

My opinion is that left and right fork seal failure are usually not related.

A leaking fork seal can often be the result of something (dirt or insect residue) that has worked its way between the seal and the tube.  First try cleaning it out with 35mm film or similar tool.

[Slvrvalk1]

A fork seal can leak because the bushings on the sliders are worn.  If that is the case, aq new seal will eventually leak.  I always replace the slider bushings when replacing the fork seal since you have the fork apart anyway.

Dave