Replace em, if it means you miss a ride so be it. One thing I've learned about fork seal leaks, when they go, they go fast. Starts as a slow leak then BAM your bottoming our just braking, and potentially doing more expensive damage to your forks. Remember forks w no oil = horrible, unpredictable...
Ninja 1k is a nice bike, upright and gives some decent leg space. Have yet to see the new Ducat. I keep myself from test riding a ST because I know ill end up getting it, lose my license and have to drive the lawnmower to town :spank:
Spitballing but did you inspect/replace the kickstand sensor. Half the time on bikes that have them and won't start, seems like that little bugger is to blame
Been washing bikes with a pressure washer for a decade, long as your careful no harm done. Hot bikes too yes lol. If in doubt though, just give it 30 mins to cool off. Peace of mind is worth more than saving 30 minutes ;)
To add to this, look up valve intervals for each bike. Believe me a bike you have to tear open every 6k to check valve clearances is a PITA and no fun at all lol
You too! Live on a big hill so I get to see fireworks all around my house, on the front porch drinking a cold one. One of my favorite holidays. Just never forget what it's really about- freedom! :D