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endomeph13 11-09-09 05:42 PM

Fork corrosion and seals.
 
ok the bike has come back from the mech's and he said i have some corrosion on the stanchion which may end up leaking fluid. is there anything i can do to fix the corrosion without having to buy a new stanchion or forks? my wallet is in tears right now. also if i had to get a new stanchion would it be more cost effective to buy some new forks instead? and if so which ones?

Dave20046 11-09-09 05:47 PM

Re: Slight problem.
 
You might be able to wire wool it or something so it's not as abrasive, post some pics :)

flymo 11-09-09 06:01 PM

Re: Slight problem.
 
Yeah, get yourself some of that green scouring pad from the kitchen. Very gently with some warm soapy water give it a scrub. Should remove most of the rust without damaging anything.

Afterwards give the stanchions a wipe with some WD40 or a lightly oiled rag.

endomeph13 11-09-09 06:05 PM

Re: Slight problem.
 
i cant get a pic yet as my cam's got no battery but i'll do so tomorrow after i fit my new scorpion. i just want to go out on it as i havent had the bike for a good few months cos i had no cash to fix the problems it had. so after dinner a little cruise around south london should get me happy again:) just that corrosion thing will be in the back of my mind.

punyXpress 11-09-09 08:40 PM

Re: Fork corrosion and seals.
 
Fix the corrosion BEFORE going for that ride.
I know it's not such fun, but neither is forking ( sorry ) out for new seals.
It might just make the difference!


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