Your bike out in the sun allot? Seals usually let go for a couple of reasons:
- debris trapped in the surface
- the surface has a defect. i.e. a small rock can create a sharp edge that cuts the seal.
- seal gets hard and inflexible (time, plus heat, plus uv)
- Extend the forks fully and look for scratches, dings, sharp edges etc.
In your case its too late for this bu if you spot a defect early on, use some 800grit emry cloth followed by 1200 to 1600 grit cloth to remove things you feel with your fingernail. Clean it thoroughly to reduce the grit from getting into the seal.
The dirtier the environment the more likely it is for debris to take a seal out.
They have served you well so do the bushings, polishing, oil, seals etc. .
- debris trapped in the surface
- the surface has a defect. i.e. a small rock can create a sharp edge that cuts the seal.
- seal gets hard and inflexible (time, plus heat, plus uv)
- Extend the forks fully and look for scratches, dings, sharp edges etc.
In your case its too late for this bu if you spot a defect early on, use some 800grit emry cloth followed by 1200 to 1600 grit cloth to remove things you feel with your fingernail. Clean it thoroughly to reduce the grit from getting into the seal.
The dirtier the environment the more likely it is for debris to take a seal out.
They have served you well so do the bushings, polishing, oil, seals etc. .